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Texas Surrogacy Laws
Understanding the legal landscape
Texas Surrogacy Status
Texas permits gestational surrogacy under specific conditions outlined in the Texas Family Code. Pre-birth orders are available for married intended parents with a genetic connection.
Key Requirements
Gestational Agreement Requirements
- • Intended parents must be married
- • At least one intended parent must have genetic connection to child
- • Surrogate must have previously given birth
- • Medical need must be established
- • Agreement must be validated by court before embryo transfer
Parentage Establishment
With a validated gestational agreement, intended parents can obtain a pre-birth order establishing their parental rights. They will be listed on the birth certificate.
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