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Gov. Abbott to probe Mission Regional over ‘birth tourism’ allegations
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Erika De Los Reyes , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· July 8, 2026
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Key points The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will conduct the investigation, which is related to allegations of "birth tourism". Governor Greg Abbott is calling for an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center.
Governor Greg Abbott is calling for an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will conduct the investigation, which is related to allegations of "birth tourism".
The governor has cited reports of the medical center allegedly advertising services in foreign countries. This is reportedly an effort to profit from securing US citizenship for children born in the US.
Further details on the investigation and the allegations against Mission Regional Medical Center are available from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and other sources.
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Category: safety Published: July 8, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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