Texas Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Frozen Embryos, Preserving IVF Access

Jun 14, 2024, 04:31 PM

The Texas Supreme Court has declined to hear a significant case regarding the legal status of frozen embryos, a decision that could have had major implications for in vitro fertilization (IVF) access in the state. The case, originating from Denton County, questioned whether frozen embryos should be considered people or property under the law. By refusing to take up the case on Friday, the court leaves the lower court's ruling intact, thereby avoiding potential disruption to IVF procedures in Texas, where the practice is booming.