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Your Guide to Surrogacy in Dallas

Find or Become a Surrogate in Dallas

Whether you’re an intended parent or considering becoming a surrogate yourself, GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation is here to help, serving the entire Dallas area, from Fort Worth to Arlington, Plano, Irving, and beyond. Learn more about surrogacy compensation, the matchmaking process, and legal requirements for surrogacy in Texas.

Surrogacy Law in Dallas, Texas

Legal frameworks for surrogacy differ from state to state. Click below to learn more about surrogacy laws in the Lone Star State.

Becoming a Surrogate in Dallas

Surrogacy Compensation in Dallas

Surrogates in Dallas are compensated based on prior experience, the expenses they incur over the course of the pregnancy, and any special requirements outlined in the surrogacy contract. Surrogates receive an initial base pay, typically ranging from about $40,000 to $85,000, based on their pregnancy and surrogacy history and other factors. This is supplemented by regular payments over the next nine months for a variety of medical and logistical expenses. For eligible surrogates with previous experience, GSHC also offers a VIP Surrogate Program, where surrogates can earn up to $120,000 in compensation, plus benefits.

Surrogate Requirements in Dallas

While specific requirements vary slightly from agency to agency, all surrogates in Dallas, Texas, must be physically and mentally fit to carry a pregnancy to term. GSHC requires candidates to undergo medical and psychological evaluations to ensure their suitability for surrogacy, and also maintains strict requirements around age range, overall health status, financial situation, and more.

Become a Surrogate in Dallas

Do you live in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, or anywhere else in the area? Do you dream of helping someone grow their family? The path of surrogacy may be your calling. Connect today with GSHC and answer the call to become a surrogate.

Find a Surrogate in Texas

If you’re considering surrogacy in the Dallas and Fort Worth area, GSHC will help you every step of the way, from choosing the perfect candidate to drawing up legal contracts to securing parental rights. We rigorously screen candidates to ensure the best possible candidates to match with intended parents looking to embark on a surrogacy journey in Dallas.

Surrogacy Costs in Dallas

Surrogates in Dallas are compensated for their time and commitment, beginning with initial base pay, ranging from $40,000 to $80,000, and supplemented by regular payments for expenses along the way, including insurance premiums, maternity clothing, and travel costs.

Find a Surrogate in Houston

Dallas is one of the best cities in the U.S. to find a surrogate, and GSHC is here to guide you every step of the way. Connect with us and let us help you find your ideal surrogate match.

The Surrogacy Process in Dallas

The surrogacy process in Dallas typically involves several key steps:

Step 1. Matching

GSHC pairs intended parents with surrogates based on matching preferences, personalities, and values. Intended parents will review candidate profiles to learn more about prospective surrogates and identify possible matches before meeting them.

Step 2. Legal and Medical Procedures

Legal representatives for the intended parents will draw up a legal contract outlining the expectations for the partnership, setting requirements and boundaries for the entire process. The surrogate will review the contract with her own lawyer to ensure she’s comfortable with it before all parties sign the agreement.

Once these legal processes are completed, the surrogate will begin hormone treatments to prepare her body for pregnancy. Embryos are then created and transferred to the surrogate’s uterus.

Step 3. Pregnancy and Birth

GSHC supports surrogates throughout the entire pregnancy, and all parties remain in communication throughout the process. Surrogacy contracts specify the delivery hospital, which will be chosen by the surrogate herself; whether the birth will be vaginal or through a planned cesarean section; and the nature of communication between the parties after delivery.

Surrogacy in Dallas FAQs

A surrogacy contract is a legally binding contract that is reviewed, agreed upon, and signed by both the surrogate and the intended parents. The intended parents’ attorney drafts it, after which the surrogate and her own attorney review it and note any changes they want to make or any questions they may have. The contract outlines in detail all expectations, preferences, and requirements for the surrogacy journey, from prenatal processes to post-delivery expectations. Having a detailed legal document like this is crucial for ensuring all parties are aligned and helps ensure a happy, fulfilling experience for everyone involved.
Traditional surrogacy — in which the surrogate uses her own eggs and is therefore genetically related to the child — is legal in Texas but is treated like adoption, in which the intended parents must adopt the child after birth and the surrogate has 48 hours to relinquish parental rights. This means that technically, the surrogate can decide within that time frame to keep the baby. Because of the emotional complications involved in traditional surrogacy, it’s much less common than gestational surrogacy, in which the surrogate has no genetic link to the baby. At GSHC, we specialize only in gestational surrogacy.
With gestational surrogacy, in which the surrogate is not related to the baby, the surrogate cannot decide to keep the baby, and legal processes are in place to ensure the intended parents’ parental rights. However, with traditional pregnancy, in which the surrogate uses her own eggs and is therefore genetically related to the baby, the surrogate technically can decide to keep the baby within 48 hours after giving birth. In these cases, all paperwork is filed after birth. Traditional surrogacy is much more complicated legally and emotionally, and is therefore much less common than gestational pregnancy. GSHC specializes solely in gestational surrogacy.
For most married couples with at least one genetic connection to the baby, pursuing surrogacy in Texas, parentage is established through a pre-birth order prior to pregnancy or a post-birth order immediately after delivery. This is typically a straightforward process. Unmarried couples and single people pursuing surrogacy can petition the court to obtain a pre- or post-birth order, but this is done on a case-by-case basis. Otherwise, unmarried couples and single people may need to complete an adoption process after birth. Working with a lawyer specializing in surrogacy will help make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, no matter one’s unique circumstances.
In Texas, surrogates’ total compensation can vary depending on a range of factors, such as prior surrogacy experience, any special requirements established in the surrogacy contract, whether the pregnancy results in multiples (such as twins), and more. In general, surrogates can expect to receive a base pay of somewhere between $40,000 and $85,000, as well as monthly allowances; compensation for lost wages; major milestone allowances; reimbursement for insurance premiums, surrogacy-related transportation, maternity clothing; and more.
Texas is a surrogacy-friendly state, with a detailed legal framework in place to protect all involved parties and ensure parentage is established for intended parents pursuing gestational surrogacy. Under Texas law, gestational surrogacy contracts are enforceable and the intended parents are recognized as legal parents to the child immediately after delivery. Surrogates are also protected under Texas law through the agreed-upon surrogacy contract and can be compensated fairly for their time and commitment. Out-of-state married couples can also take advantage of the Texas law if the surrogate lives in Texas.

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Why GSHC: About Our Surrogacy Agency

GSHC Surrogacy Agency is an internationally recognized, full-service boutique agency dedicated to helping families grow through surrogacy and egg donation. With a core ethos centered on a passion for assisted reproduction and family building, we prioritize the highest level of service for both intended parents and surrogates. What sets us apart is our unique approach — 100% of our Case Managers are former surrogates themselves, providing unparalleled empathy and expertise. Our extensive pool of surrogates, close relationships with elite professionals, and commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity ensure a seamless journey toward parenthood. With GSHC Surrogacy Agency, you’re in safe hands every step of the way. Learn more about how we can help facilitate your surrogacy journey in California.

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