For LGBTQ+ couples in Texas, starting a family through IVF, surrogacy, or donor conception is often a deeply personal journey as well as a legally complex one.
Unlike traditional biological parentage presumptions, LGBTQ+ families often must take affirmative legal steps before or during conception to ensure both parents are fully recognized under Texas law.
In many cases, decisions made before pregnancy or birth determine parental rights for years to come. Let’s take a look into what those legal steps look like for LGTQ+ couples in San Antonio.