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Texas AG steps in to multi-state surrogacy dispute
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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway The baby is being carried by a surrogate mother who has asked a Dallas County court for an order regarding medical care.
A dispute over the care of a baby has drawn in the State of Texas. The baby is being carried by a surrogate mother who has asked a Dallas County court for an order regarding medical care. The surrogate is due to give birth in early September.
A rare heart condition affecting the baby has led to a disagreement between the surrogate and the biological parents, who are from California. Further details on this developing story are available from NBC DFW, which plans to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Category: arts Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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