State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates

According to the Texas Tribune, Texas lawmakers are exploring a legislative proposal to ban foreign nationals from using American surrogates. The initiative stems from a plank the state's Republican Party added to its platform last month. Party officials argue the current practice allows children born to foreign parents via U.S. surrogates to obtain American citizenship, which they view as problematic.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton