# Texas Targets Birth Tourism Hospitals | US News

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-07-15T23:01:59+00:00
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Texas is targeting “birth tourism” after two Rio Grande Valley hospitals were accused of advertising maternity packages to foreign visitors seeking U.S. citizenship for their children. Governor Greg Abbott ordered an investigation after spotting a Spanish-language billboard touting “Birth Packages,” which led to scrutiny of a linked website promoting prices from $3,950 to $5,525. Mission Regional admitted to the campaign and pulled it, while Knapp denied involvement post-2024. This follows Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against a Houston postpartum center and federal prosecutions for visa fraud. Though giving birth in the U.S. isn’t illegal, the focus is on deceptive marketing. Experts say birth tourism is rare but growing, likely to spark more legal action. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b643eb80fe0f610f

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