California couple heads to Texas court in surrogacy custody fight
By The BriefBrief
A California couple is set to go to Texas court as part of a custody battle involving a child born through surrogacy. The dispute highlights that surrogacy is not regulated at the federal level, leaving gaps in how cases are interpreted.
WHO:A California couple
WHAT:The couple heads to Texas court for a custody battle involving a surrogate-born child.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 11:23 AM ET
WHERE:Texas, USA
WHY:The case is being litigated as a custody dispute tied to surrogacy, in a legal environment without federal surrogacy regulation.
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