Ken Paxton Demands Protection for Surrogate Mothers and Unborn Child with Birth Defect Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pushing for stronger protections for surrogate mothers and their children born with severe birth defects.
His office is advocating for stricter regulations on surrogacy agencies, arguing that they have a responsibility to ensure the well being of both the mother and child.
Background of the Controversy The recent surge in birth defects among surrogate born children has sparked debate about medical ethics, surrogacy laws, and parental rights.