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California couple’s surrogate gives birth in Texas after judge orders life-saving care

A California couple’s surrogate who went to Texas in an escalating dispute over treating a congenital heart condition gave birth Wednesday, a day after a judge in Dallas ordered life-sustaining care for the newborn.

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Published Aug 13, 2026 at 3:38 AM ET

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California couple’s surrogate gives birth in Texas after judge orders life-saving care
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