“laws protect every child born in Texas and guarantee their right to life. The Department of Family and Protective Services holds authority under Texas law to protect children from medical neglect. DFPS will be closely monitoring this case and will take any action necessary to safeguard those rights.”

Greg Abbott · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-12

Abbott said in a statement that Texas laws protect every child born in the state and that DFPS will monitor the case.