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Laredo hospitals respond to Abbott’s birth tourism executive order
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Alex Cano , KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo’s two hospitals are responding after Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order targeting birth tourism in Texas. The order directs state agencies to investigate healthcare providers that assist international patients in traveling to Texas to give birth and secure U.S...
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Key takeaway Laredo Medical Center (LMC) said it has not been contacted by any state agency and does not offer special maternity packages for international patients.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The response from Laredo's two hospitals to Governor Abbott's executive order on birth tourism suggests that, for now, business as usual will continue in the city's healthcare sector. Both Laredo Medical Center and Doctor's Hospital of Laredo have stated they do not offer special maternity packages for international patients, which could potentially put them at odds with the new order. The fact that neither hospital has been contacted by state investigators may indicate that Laredo is not currently seen as a hub for birth tourism, unlike other parts of the state. However, the recent referral of two Texas hospitals to the state attorney general over similar concerns shows that the state is taking a proactive approach to addressing the issue. As the state agencies begin to investigate healthcare providers, Laredo residents will be watching to see if the city's hospitals will need to make any changes to their policies or practices in response to the executive order.
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Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo’s two hospitals are responding after Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order targeting birth tourism in Texas. The order directs state agencies to investigate healthcare providers that assist international patients in traveling to Texas to give birth and secure U.S...
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