Governor Greg Abbott’s August 2024 Executive Order GA 46: On Health Care Costs for Certain Individuals

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September 18, 2024

On Aug. 8, 2024, Gov. Greg Abbot of Texas issued an executive order requiring state hospitals to collect information about how much the state spends on healthcare for individuals “not lawfully present in the United States.” This explainer provides details on the order, how it may affect immigrant communities, and how harmful effects can be mitigated.