The Texas Surrogate Dispute: A Complicated Web of Rights and Responsibilities The high profile dispute surrounding surrogacy in Texas has brought to light the complexities and uncertainties of this rapidly evolving area of law.
At its core, the case revolves around the rights and responsibilities of surrogate mothers and intended parents in cases where the arrangement does not unfold as planned.
The History of Surrogacy in Texas Prior to 1984, surrogacy arrangements were largely unregulated in Texas, with many disputes emerging in family courts.