At Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C., we understand the emotional and legal complexities surrounding surrogacy. Whether you are an intended parent or a surrogate, our experienced surrogacy attorneys are here to ensure your rights are protected and your agreement is legally enforceable under Texas law.
Surrogacy can be a beautiful and life-changing journey—but it must be handled with the highest degree of legal care. Texas law is specific in what it requires for a gestational surrogacy agreement to be valid and enforceable. Our team ensures every requirement is met so that your surrogacy journey begins with confidence and ends with clarity.
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Texas explicitly allows gestational surrogacy, where the surrogate is not genetically related to the child. Traditional surrogacy, where the surrogate provides her own egg, is not supported under Texas law.
To ensure the intended parents are recognized as the legal parents at birth, Texas law requires that all gestational surrogacy agreements be validated by a court. If not validated, the agreement is not legally enforceable.
Additionally, Texas requires that the intended parents be married to each other at the time of entering the agreement and that specific criteria be met before any embryo transfer occurs.
To be legally recognized in Texas, a gestational surrogacy agreement must meet the following requirements:
Our surrogacy attorneys will guide you through every step, from drafting the agreement to securing the court’s validation. We also coordinate with fertility clinics and physicians to obtain the necessary medical affidavits and ensure the entire process is legally compliant.
A properly executed and validated gestational surrogacy agreement provides peace of mind for all involved. The benefits include:
Texas law also governs egg and sperm donation. These laws are clear: once donated, the donor has no parental rights or obligations regarding any child created from their genetic material. Court validation is not required, and there is no need for adoption proceedings.
Whether you are using a known donor or a donation agency, our attorneys ensure that the proper legal contracts are in place to protect your rights and eliminate future legal complications.
Surrogacy is a deeply personal journey, and it deserves expert legal attention. At Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C., we are honored to help families grow through secure, legally sound surrogacy arrangements.
Our team works closely with intended parents, surrogates, fertility clinics, and medical professionals to ensure your agreement meets Texas legal standards and supports a healthy and successful outcome for all parties.
Whether you are preparing to grow your family or considering becoming a surrogate, having the right legal team by your side makes all the difference.
We are ready to guide you through the legal side of surrogacy with care, professionalism, and experience you can trust.
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