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Paxton seeks to keep unborn child with severe birth defect in Dallas County for treatment
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Dallas Observer
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in a Dallas County case involving an unborn child, a surrogate and a pair of “intended parents.”
The baby was reportedly diagnosed with the condition at about 20 weeks gestation.
The surrogate reportedly refused and traveled to Texas, seeking both legal protection and access to physicians experienced in treating the condition.
The intended parents have not agreed to consent to the life-saving surgery after birth, and officials said they may attempt to remove the child from Texas to avoid treatment.
“My office will use every tool available to protect innocent lives and ensure that every child receives the care required under Texas law.”