Texas Governor Greg Abbott has initiated an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after the hospital confirmed it advertised 'Birth Packages in South Texas' on billboards in Mexico. The advertisements targeted pregnant foreign nationals and offered childbirth services starting at $3,950 for natural births and $5,525 for C-sections. The hospital stated that the marketing materials are no longer in use and emphasized its compliance with federal and state laws. Abbott has directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to investigate potential violations by the hospital, which included two billboards located near the U.S.-Mexico border. The billboards and a related website were removed following social media scrutiny. Abbott expressed concerns about 'birth tourism' and stated that American citizenship is not for sale, indicating plans to strengthen state laws against such practices in the future. The hospital has expressed its intention to cooperate with the investigation.
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Texas Governor Orders Investigation into Hospital's Birth Package Advertisements in Mexico
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center for advertising childbirth services to foreign nationals in Mexico. The hospital confirmed the advertisements, which have since been removed, and stated it complies with all laws. Abbott's investigation focuses on potential violations related to 'birth tourism.'
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Abbott orders probe after Texas hospital advertises 'birth packages' in Mexico: 'Citizenship is not for sale'
Texas Governor Orders Investigation into Hospital's Birth Package Advertisements in Mexico