Illegal immigrants rack up $1B+ in Texas hospital costs in FY 2025, total likely higher: report
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Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order reveals Texas hospitals logged over $1 billion in healthcare costs for illegal immigrants in the 2025 fiscal year.
Michael Dorgan is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.
Texas’ fiscal year runs from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, but hospitals were only required to begin reporting in November. Based on the reported data, costs averaged about $105 million per month, meaning the true annual total could be significantly higher. You can send tips to michael.dorgan@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @M_Dorgan.
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