{"id":842,"date":"2023-05-03T15:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T22:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/?p=842"},"modified":"2023-08-17T11:12:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T18:12:20","slug":"surrogacy-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Surrogacy in Texas Unleashed: A Must-Read State Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-texas\/#State-by-State_Surrogacy_Laws_Surrogacy_in_Texas\" title=\"State-by-State Surrogacy Laws: Surrogacy in Texas\">State-by-State Surrogacy Laws: Surrogacy in Texas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-texas\/#Is_surrogacy_legal_and_is_commercial_surrogacy_practiced_in_Texas\" title=\"Is surrogacy legal and is commercial surrogacy practiced in Texas? \">Is surrogacy legal and is commercial surrogacy practiced in Texas? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-texas\/#Do_I_have_to_use_a_surrogacy_agency_to_find_potential_surrogates_and_Intended_Parents\" title=\"Do I have to use a surrogacy agency to find potential surrogates and Intended Parents? \">Do I have to use a surrogacy agency to find potential surrogates and Intended Parents? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-texas\/#What_types_of_Intended_Parents_can_use_the_services_of_a_surrogate_in_Texas\" title=\"What types of Intended Parent(s) can use the services of a surrogate in Texas? \">What types of Intended Parent(s) can use the services of a surrogate in Texas? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-texas\/#Emergency_reproductive_healthcare_is_heavily_restricted_in_Texas\" title=\"Emergency reproductive healthcare is heavily restricted in Texas\">Emergency reproductive healthcare is heavily restricted in Texas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-texas\/#I_was_born_to_be_a_surrogate_What_are_some_of_the_requirements\" title=\"I was born to be a surrogate! What are some of the requirements?\">I was born to be a surrogate! What are some of the requirements?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-texas\/#Using_a_platform_like_Surrogacy_Place_in_Texas\" title=\"Using a platform like Surrogacy Place in Texas\">Using a platform like Surrogacy Place in Texas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-in-texas\/#Why_choose_to_not_use_a_surrogacy_agency\" title=\"Why choose to not use a surrogacy agency?\">Why choose to not use a surrogacy agency?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State-by-State_Surrogacy_Laws_Surrogacy_in_Texas\"><\/span><strong>State-by-State Surrogacy Laws: Surrogacy in Texas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Texas has laws that enshrine the enforceability of <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/gestational-surrogate\/\">gestational surrogacy<\/a> contracts as long as the <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-eligibility-criteria\/\">requirements<\/a> listed in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/FA\/htm\/FA.160.htm#160.751\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tex. Fam. Code\u00a7 160-751 through \u00a7 160-763<\/a> <\/em>are met. Texas\u2019 surrogacy regulations only pertain to married couples, however, some courts will grant pre-birth orders to other types of families and those that do not share a genetic connection to their child(ren). Texas does not limit surrogacy to married Intended Parents by statute, even as the extra protections afforded by <em><a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/FA\/htm\/FA.160.htm#160.751\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tex. Fam. Code\u00a7 160-751 through \u00a7 160-763<\/a><\/em> remain tied to marital status. This means anyone can explore surrogacy in the Lone Star state.<\/p>\r\n<p>A surrogacy-experienced lawyer practicing in Texas can provide you with informed guidance on Texas\u2019 surrogacy laws and how they might apply to you. Surrogacy Place is proud to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/my.surrogacyplace.com\/attorney\/directory\">directory of licensed attorneys<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Is surrogacy the right choice to make either as an Intended Parent or prospective surrogate? Only you are qualified to answer that as you consider guidance from your own extensive research, thoughts from your immediate <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-with-a-family-member\/\">family<\/a>, trusted doctors and other medical professionals, and advice from a qualified attorney. In all US locations where compensated surrogacy is practiced, there are specific requirements in place to protect all parties involved.<\/p>\r\n<p>Overall, Texas is considered a \u201csurrogacy-friendly\u201d state, though heavily restricted emergency reproductive healthcare access makes it less friendly than states that freely allow medical intervention in the case of unexpected and severe <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-pregnancy\/\">pregnancy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-risks-and-complications\/\">complications<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Do note: <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-contracts-and-agreements\/\">Surrogacy contracts<\/a> typical establish jurisdiction in the home state of the surrogate, though this isn\u2019t always the case. An experienced attorney can provide more specific guidance on considerations in establishing jurisdiction. It is unwise and legally questionable to relocate to another state for the intended purposes of pursuing surrogacy in a more <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-friendly-states\/\">surrogacy-friendly<\/a> state. Doing so could jeopardize parentage and cause a host of legal repercussions.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_surrogacy_legal_and_is_commercial_surrogacy_practiced_in_Texas\"><\/span><strong>Is surrogacy legal and is commercial surrogacy practiced in Texas? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Yes. There are no laws restricting gestational surrogacy including the <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/paid-surrogacy\/\">compensation<\/a> a surrogate may receive for her services. Gestational surrogacy is commonly practiced in the Lone Star state and the courts generally rule favorably towards establishing parentage via pre-birth order. Intended Parent(s) denied a pre-birth order have access to a <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-post-birth-arrangements\/\">post-birth<\/a> process for establishing their parentage.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/traditional-surrogacy-vs-gestational-surrogacy\/\">Traditional surrogacy<\/a> where the surrogate is using her own eggs and becomes pregnant via intrauterine insemination (IUI) is treated like adoption with intended Parent(s) having to go through a formal adoption process after the birth of their child(ren). Traditional surrogates in Texas are also heavily restricted in terms of compensation. Traditional surrogates may not receive money from Intended Parents except to cover medical expenses, legal fees, and potentially some types of living expenses. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>As you ponder a surrogacy journey in Texas, you\u2019ll want to have clarity on what you\u2019re looking for in a surrogacy journey. \u00a0Where do you want the delivery take place? How much communication should each side have with each other during and after pregnancy\/birth? What are the non-negotiable deal breakers? What type of diet should be followed? There are a host of questions you\u2019ll need to figure out in advance of moving forward. Surrogacy professionals including your doctor and lawyer can provide clarity as you figure out what\u2019s important to you as you begin a surrogacy journey.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_have_to_use_a_surrogacy_agency_to_find_potential_surrogates_and_Intended_Parents\"><\/span><strong>Do I have to use a surrogacy agency to find potential surrogates and Intended Parents? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>No, you never need to use the expensive matchmaking services of an agency. Many surrogates and Intended Parents find that self-managing their journey with the help of their attorneys is a much better experience. Read some reasons why in the sections below.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_Intended_Parents_can_use_the_services_of_a_surrogate_in_Texas\"><\/span><strong>What types of Intended Parent(s) can use the services of a surrogate in Texas? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>All types of Intended Parent(s) are eligible to use surrogacy, though <em><a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/FA\/htm\/FA.160.htm#160.751\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tex. Fam. Code\u00a7 160-751 through \u00a7 160-763<\/a><\/em> provides additional protections for married Intended Parents. Married Intended Parents can easily obtain a pre-birth order for their children and have a court validate their surrogacy contract thereby ensuring its enforceability. Courts will consider evidence showing that the Intended <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogate-mother\/\">mother<\/a> (parent) is unable to carry a pregnancy or pregnancy is too big a risk to her health or the health of an unborn child, has undergone a home study similar to those done for adoptions (unless waived by the courts), and that health care expenses are covered by a defined responsible party. The surrogate must have previously given birth to at least one child of her own and the courts will ensure both sides entered into the surrogate arrangement voluntarily and had the capacity to do so.<\/p>\r\n<p>Unmarried parents (of any gender\/sexual orientation or marital status) or individuals can also apply for a pre-birth order with results varying by county. In instances where pre-birth orders are unavailable, post-birth parentage orders must be pursued. Intended Parents undergoing a surrogacy journey in Texas should consult with their attorney for guidance on establishing parentage in the state.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emergency_reproductive_healthcare_is_heavily_restricted_in_Texas\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1408 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy without the expensive surrogacy fees. Signup with Surrogacy Place today.\" width=\"719\" height=\"374\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1.jpg 719w, https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1-300x156.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 719px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 719\/374;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1408\" src=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy without the expensive surrogacy fees. Signup with Surrogacy Place today.\" width=\"719\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1.jpg 719w, https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad1-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>Emergency reproductive healthcare is heavily restricted in Texas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>In a lot of ways, Texas is ground zero for anti-abortion legislation in America. In addition to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastribune.org\/2021\/09\/10\/texas-abortion-law-ban-enforcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Senate Bill 8<\/a><\/em> allowing private parties to sue those that help women get abortions in civil court, a Texas judge recently attempted to overturn the FDA approval of Mifepristone, a medication used in medical abortions and given to women who are miscarrying to avoid surgery and infections\/the potential loss of their uterus. For now, this medication remains legal pending a Texas lower court\u2019s determination scheduled for later this year.<\/p>\r\n<p>Surrogates in Texas and Intended Parents using a Texas-based surrogate must understand the potential limitations of emergency healthcare, including the possibility of <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-and-miscarriage\/\">miscarriage<\/a>. Travelling (which can be seen as financially \u201chelping\u201d a woman receive an abortion) to access reproductive healthcare under <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastribune.org\/2021\/09\/10\/texas-abortion-law-ban-enforcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Senate Bill 8<\/a> <\/em>\u00a0remains a complicated issue. <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-international-parents\/\">International<\/a> Intended Parents or Intended Parents who are not residents of Texas may not be liable under <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastribune.org\/2021\/09\/10\/texas-abortion-law-ban-enforcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Senate Bill 8<\/a><\/em>, though this determination should <em>only<\/em> be reached with the help of an experienced attorney. You should decide if surrogacy in Texas is the right decision given the recent legislation restricting access to emergency reproductive healthcare.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_was_born_to_be_a_surrogate_What_are_some_of_the_requirements\"><\/span><strong>I was born to be a surrogate! What are some of the requirements?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>There\u2019s only one way you can be sure you meet the qualifications and that\u2019s to be formally evaluated by an <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-and-ivf\/\">IVF<\/a> clinic\/Reproductive Endocrinologist. Before you reach that step, however, you should consider the qualifications directly. Once you match, you\u2019ll be formally evaluated by the Intended Parent(s)\u2019 clinical team. Take our short <a href=\"https:\/\/my.surrogacyplace.com\/quiz\">\u201care you qualified to be a surrogate\u201d quiz.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Here are some of the general health and lifestyle qualifications surrogates in Texas should meet:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Be over the age of 21, generally under the age of 43.<\/li>\r\n<li>Have successfully given birth previously to at least one biological child of your own.<\/li>\r\n<li>Have a supportive family e.g. a spouse that is on board.<\/li>\r\n<li>Have excellent health with a Body Mass Index (BMI) in a healthy range<strong>. <\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li>You are done having kids of your own. You consider your family complete and do not see yourself having kids of your own in the future.<\/li>\r\n<li>You are financially self-sufficient and do not <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-for-intended-parents\/\">need surrogacy as your<\/a> primary income.<\/li>\r\n<li>You are not struggling with addiction\/drug abuse and will not use tobacco\/drugs\/alcohol during pregnancy.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The pre-embryo-transfer process in surrogacy usually starts with both sides interviewing prospective Intended Parents and surrogates (also called \u201cmatching\u201d), then the surrogate will be evaluated by the Intended Parent(s)\u2019 IVF <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/finding-a-surrogacy-clinic\/\">clinic<\/a>, and finally, legal contracts are finalized and executed. Surrogates must choose their own dedicated and qualified attorney and Intended Parents must fully cover a surrogate\u2019s legal costs.<\/p>\r\n<p>For surrogates, here\u2019s an <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/gestational-surrogate\/\">eight-step overview<\/a> on what to expect.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_platform_like_Surrogacy_Place_in_Texas\"><\/span><strong>Using a platform like Surrogacy Place in Texas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Surrogacy Place offers personalized surrogacy matching services that eliminate the need for a surrogacy agency. Users can fine-tune their search using our customized search capabilities, including location-based filters. You do not need a surrogacy agency to find your perfect match.<\/p>\r\n<p>While users signing up as surrogates can take advantage of Surrogacy Place&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-agency-alternatives\/\">self-matching<\/a> tools and database for free, Intended Parents are required to pay a modest subscription fee in order to access most of the site&#8217;s features. Signing up is quick and easy; feel free to create your account at any time at <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/\">Surrogacyplace.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_choose_to_not_use_a_surrogacy_agency\"><\/span><strong>Why choose to not use a surrogacy agency?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Opting for an independent (self-managed) surrogacy journey presents several <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/benefits-of-surrogacy\/\">benefits<\/a> for Intended Parents including significant <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/how-much-does-surrogacy-cost\/\">cost<\/a> savings. Surrogates reap their own benefits as well as agencies consume a substantial portion of the Intended Parents&#8217; available budget which can limit the funds available to pay surrogate compensation. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Using Surrogacy Place for independent matching enables a more personalized process based on specific criteria, such as location, embryo status, views on <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/surrogacy-and-vaccines\/\">vaccines<\/a> and more. Many Intended Parents and surrogates appreciate being able to communicate directly throughout the journey, ensuring that their preferences and opinions are heard and taken into consideration.<\/p>\r\n<p>There are no guarantees an agency has an ideal match in their database and many are quite secretive as to how many clients they currently represent. In other words, using an agency doesn\u2019t mean a better or more successful surrogacy journey. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Surrogates frequently make the choice to go independent. Here are some the reasons <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/independent-journeys\/\">surrogates prefer independent journeys<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Surrogacy is very expensive for Intended Parents. Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/how-much-does-surrogacy-cost\/\">some of the costs Intended Parents should expect to pay for a surrogacy journey<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Need information about a different state? We compiled guidelines from all 50 states. <a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/category\/surrogacy-by-state\/\">Check out our surrogacy by state guide<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1409 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy without an agency - signup for Surrogacy Place's online surrogacy matching program now\" width=\"754\" height=\"203\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2.jpg 754w, https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2-300x81.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 754px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 754\/203;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1409\" src=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy without an agency - signup for Surrogacy Place's online surrogacy matching program now\" width=\"754\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2.jpg 754w, https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/surrogacy-place-ad2-300x81.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>State-by-State Surrogacy Laws: Surrogacy in Texas Texas has laws that enshrine the enforceability of gestational surrogacy contracts as long as the requirements listed in Tex&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":845,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4,5,54],"tags":[19,20,21,25,31,32,33,35,38,42,44,45,48,97,49],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/842"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=842"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/842\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=842"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=842"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surrogacyplace.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=842"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}