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

A surrogate mother for a California couple gave birth on Wednesday in Texas, following an escalating dispute over the medical treatment of a congenital heart condition. The delivery occurred just a day after a judge in Dallas issued an order mandating life-sustaining care for the newborn.

Following the birth, the child began receiving stabilizing care. The legal and medical intervention in Texas ensures that the newborn receives the court-ordered medical attention amidst the ongoing conflict regarding the treatment plan for the congenital condition.