Do you have dreams of helping someone else become a parent?
Becoming a surrogate in Texas may just be the thing for you.
Surrogacy allows many people to reach their parenthood dreams and women like you make a life-changing difference in the world. And American Surrogacy is here to help you every step of the way.
But, how do you become a surrogate in Texas?
Our surrogacy specialists are always available to answer your questions for free when you call us at 1-800-875-BABY(2229).
How to Become a Surrogate Mother in Texas
If you’re considering becoming a surrogate mother in Texas, there are a few steps you will take along the way. While every surrogacy journey is unique, you’ll do the following if you take this path:
Step 1: Contact American Surrogacy or Another Surrogacy Professional
Becoming a surrogate in Texas is not a journey you can take alone. You will need the assistance of an attorney, fertility clinic and often a surrogacy agency to safely carry a child for someone else.
When you reach out, the services of a surrogacy agency will always be free to you — including all of the support and guidance you receive from a licensed social worker.
Your specialist will be by your side every step of the journey and make sure that your rights and interests are protected. You simply need to focus on having a healthy pregnancy and a positive relationship with your intended parents.
To get the information needed to be a surrogate in Texas, please contact our surrogacy specialists anytime.
Step 2: Complete Pre-Screening and Meet Surrogacy Requirements
Surrogacy requires a lot of time and energy, and it’s not the right path for everyone.
Surrogacy professionals have created a list of basic requirements to ensure that the women who become surrogates are fully prepared for this journey.
Age 21-40 Body mass index of 19-32 No smoking or illicit drug use At least one successful pregnancy and currently raising a child No more than three cesarean births or five vaginal births At least six months past your last vaginal birth or one year since a C-section birth No major pregnancy complications Ability to travel to appointments No felony convictions Must be off antidepressants before you begin embryo transfer medications
If you meet these requirements to become a surrogate in Texas, we encourage you to reach out to our specialists. They will ask you more questions to determine whether you are eligible to be a gestational carrier.
They will also set up a psychological and medical screening to further ensure that you are 100 percent prepared for the emotional, physical and medical requirements of surrogacy.
Step 3: Find Intended Parents
If you are cleared for the surrogacy process, you will move on to one of the most exciting steps in becoming a surrogate in Texas — finding intended parents!
The intended parents that you carry for will be your partner through your surrogacy process, so you will play an active part in determining the person you wish to carry for.
When you work with American Surrogacy, you and your surrogacy specialist will talk at length about the kind of intended parents you are comfortable carrying for.
Your surrogacy specialist will then present you with profiles of intended parents who meet your preferences. If you and an intended parent express mutual interest in each other, you will be able to get to know them further through a phone call (mediated by your surrogacy specialist).
After this call, if you and the intended parents are comfortable with each other, you will undergo one more screening at their fertility clinic of choice before finalizing your match with a surrogacy contract.
Step 4: Complete the Medical Process of Surrogacy
The medical process of becoming a surrogate in Texas can be difficult — but, if you’re committed to surrogacy, well worth it.
After you are cleared by the intended parents’ fertility clinic, you will start taking fertility medication to prepare your body.
Every surrogate’s medical protocol will be unique, so your medical professional will describe it in more detail and address any concerns you have. When your body is ready, your medical professional will complete your embryo transfer process — a fairly quick and painless procedure.
Once you are confirmed pregnant with the intended parents’ embryo, you will be able to receive prenatal care from your local obstetrician and deliver at your local hospital. You and your intended parents will create a hospital plan together, and they will likely be present when you give birth to their child. You will receive your final compensation payment upon delivery, and then your Texas surrogacy journey will be complete!
How American Surrogacy Supports You Through the Journey in Texas
When you are researching how to find a surrogacy agency, you want a team that prioritizes you. At American Surrogacy, we know that without you, these families wouldn't exist.
We provide unmatched support from day one, including:
- Personalized Matching: We don't just assign you a family; we help you find intended parents whose values and communication styles align perfectly with yours.
- Comprehensive Protection: We coordinate with top Texas attorneys and manage all escrow accounts to ensure your financial and legal security.
- 24/7 Emotional Support: You will have a dedicated surrogacy specialist assigned to you, ready to answer late-night questions, prep you for medical appointments, and cheer you on every step of the way.
Discover more about the advantages of working with American Surrogacy.
Is There Anything Unique About Becoming a Surrogate in Texas?
Legally, Texas is a surrogate-friendly state, but it does have a unique process. Texas law allows for gestational surrogacy agreements to be validated by a judge before the baby is born but has specific statutory guidelines for validation.
This is a fantastic safeguard that gives both you and the intended parents peace of mind, ensuring the intended parents are recognized as the legal parents the moment the baby arrives, leaving you free to focus entirely on recovery and the pride of giving the gift of parenthood.
Common Questions from Surrogates in Texas
Do I get paid to be a surrogate, and how much do surrogates get paid?
Yes! As a surrogate, you are providing an incredible, life-changing service. In recognition of your time, the physical demands of pregnancy, and your profound commitment, you will receive generous base compensation.