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Abbott directs state agencies to target birth tourism in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order directing five state healthcare and regulatory agencies to take action against birth tourism — his third related move in three weeks.

Published Jul 21, 2026, 3:22 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday directing five state healthcare and regulatory agencies to take action to address birth tourism in Texas. This marks Abbott’s third action on the issue in three weeks.