On August 8, 2024, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order that requires Texas public hospitals to collect information on undocumented immigrants who receive care, including the cost of care.
This is intended to help the state determine the cost of providing healthcare to noncitizens and potentially seek reimbursement from the federal government.
According to the order, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will direct healthcare providers to collect the costs associated with care for illegal migrants beginning on November 1st, 2024.
The state government will require quarterly reports on the costs, with annual reports being directed to the governor’s office starting on January 1, 2026.
