Texas Hospitals to Ask Patients' Citizenship Status, Report Costs of Treating Illegal Aliens Under Greg Abbott's Order

Nov 1, 2024, 05:45 AM

Starting November 1, 2024, Texas hospitals are required to ask patients about their citizenship status and report the costs of providing healthcare to illegal aliens. This new mandate follows an executive order by Republican Governor Greg Abbott, which necessitates quarterly reports with initial submissions due by March 1, 2025. The law aims to track and manage the financial impact of treating individuals without legal status in the United States.