Texas Governor Mandates Reporting of Patients' Immigration Status in Public Hospitals
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order mandating public hospitals to gather data on patients' immigration statuses to track medical costs for illegal immigrants and send the bill to the Biden administration.
Key Points
- Executive order requires data collection on patients' immigration statuses
- Data to be reported quarterly starting March 1, 2026
- Annual reports on costs for medical care provided to illegal immigrants to be submitted starting January 1, 2026
Pros
- Tracking medical costs for illegal immigrants
- Holding the Biden administration accountable for open border policies
Cons
- Criticism from organizations like LULAC for creating fear and unnecessary stress for immigrants seeking medical care