Texas Hospitals Now Required to Ask Patients About Immigration Status

The new mandate aims to track medical costs for undocumented immigrants, sparking concerns about privacy and healthcare access.

Texas hospitals must inquire about patients' legal status in the U.S. under a new executive order by Governor Greg Abbott.
Patients are not obligated to answer, and their responses will not affect the medical care they receive.
The policy intends to document healthcare costs for undocumented immigrants and seek federal reimbursement.
Critics argue the measure could deter immigrants from seeking necessary medical care due to privacy and fear concerns.
Texas follows a similar policy implemented in Florida, which has reportedly led to confusion and fear among immigrant communities.