Report: Over $1 Billion Spent on Texas Hospital Costs by Unauthorized Immigrants in FY 2025 – Total Costs Could Be Higher!

• A new report highlights that over $1 billion was spent on hospital costs for unauthorized immigrants in Texas for the fiscal year 2025.
• This figure marks the first year of tracking such costs under an order from Governor Greg Abbott.
• The report notes that a total of 313,742 hospital visits by unauthorized immigrants were recorded during this period.
• The actual total costs associated with these visits could be even higher than the $1 billion noted in the report.
• This situation has significant implications for the state’s healthcare system, potentially affecting resource allocation and budget planning.
• The report serves as a critical indicator of the financial impact of immigration-related healthcare provisions on Texas hospitals.

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illegal-immigrants-rack-up-1b-texas-hospital-costs-fy-2025-total-likely-higher-report)