A legal dispute involving a surrogate mother, identified as McKenna West, has moved into the Texas court system following an intervention by the state’s Attorney General, Ken Paxton. The case centers on a surrogacy agreement where the intended parents sought to terminate the pregnancy after medical professionals identified health defects in the fetus.

Following the parents' request for an abortion, the situation escalated, leading to a court-ordered temporary restraining order. This order mandates that West must receive medical care in Dallas and is legally prohibited from leaving the jurisdiction with the child. The case highlights the complex intersection of state reproductive laws, surrogacy contracts, and the jurisdictional reach of Texas courts over individuals residing in other states. While the intended parents have sought to end the pregnancy, the court's current intervention prioritizes the continuation of medical treatment within the state. The legal proceedings remain ongoing, with the court asserting authority over both the medical care of the surrogate and the location of the unborn child.