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Texas
Texas has been surrogacy-friendly since 2003 with Texas Family Code Chapter 160. Married intended parents have a clearer path; unmarried IPs face additional procedural steps.
Surrogacy Laws
Texas Family Code §160.751-763 governs gestational agreements. Court validation required before embryo transfer.
Surrogate-Friendly Provisions
Permitted for married IPs (statutory) • Court validation provides legal certainty • Strong attorney community • Lower cost-of-living option for surrogates
Typical Compensation
$55,000 – $130,000 typical surrogate compensation
Content for general education only — not legal advice. Surrogacy law evolves rapidly. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state before signing any agreement.