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Surrogate asks Texas court to let her seek medical care on the baby she’s carrying, AG Paxton says
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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office has filed a legal maneuver in support of the surrogate.
A court case in Dallas is underway, involving a surrogate from Alaska who is carrying a baby with a severe heart defect. The surrogate, McKenna West, is seeking medical care for the baby, which has been denied by the California couple involved. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office has filed a legal maneuver in support of the surrogate.
The office has also reminded two Dallas medical centers of their legal obligation to provide necessary medical care. Further details on this case are available from the Texas Tribune, as reported by the Odessa American.
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Category: schools Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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