Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an executive order on July 21, 2026, aimed at addressing the birth tourism industry in Texas. The order allows state agencies to investigate and take enforcement actions against individuals or entities involved in unlawful birth tourism schemes. Abbott stated that the order is intended to prevent the exploitation of U.S. immigration laws by individuals seeking to give birth in the U.S. for citizenship purposes. Enforcement measures may include revoking licenses and denying state benefits. This action follows a previous directive to investigate Texas hospitals accused of promoting birth tourism packages. One hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center, had advertised childbirth services to foreign nationals, which it later stated were no longer in use. The State Department has also implemented measures to restrict birth tourism through amended visa rules.
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Texas Governor Signs Executive Order to Address Birth Tourism
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order to combat birth tourism in the state, enabling investigations into unlawful practices related to childbirth for citizenship purposes. The order includes potential enforcement actions against healthcare providers involved in such schemes. This follows previous efforts to address the issue at Texas hospitals.
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Texas Gov Abbott signs executive order cracking down on 'birth tourism,’ says US citizenship not for sale
Texas Governor Signs Executive Order to Address Birth Tourism