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ADOPTION IN TEXAS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
You have options. We're here to help.
Free support for birth mothers across all of Texas. Housing, medical care, counseling, and no pressure — ever. Se habla espanol.
If you're pregnant in Texas and not sure what to do, you don't have to figure it out alone, and you have the right to take your time. Don't be pressured or rushed. Adoption today looks very different from what most people imagine. You, as a birth mother, get to choose the family. If you want to, you can stay in contact with your child, and the entire process is free.
Heart to Heart Adoptions has worked with Texas birth mothers from Houston to El Paso, Amarillo to Brownsville for more than 25 years. This page is your starting point. Every question below links to a full guide written specifically for you.
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Common Questions
What Texas birth mothers ask most
Honest answers. Each links to a full guide.
How does adoption actually work in Texas?
Step by step: first call, adoption plan, choosing a family, birth plan, legal paperwork. You're in control.
Learn moreWhat support can I get during my pregnancy?
Rent, utilities, groceries, prenatal care — all free to you. Learn what you qualify for.
Learn moreWill I get paid to place my baby?
No, but you can receive real support. Here's what Texas law actually allows.
Learn moreWhat does Texas law say about my rights?
You can't sign consent papers until after your baby is born. Texas law protects you.
Learn moreWhat if the father doesn't want me to place the baby?
His rights depend on his legal status — not just his wishes. The 31-day registry window is key.
Learn moreWhat adoption in Texas actually looks like
Modern adoption is not what most people picture. You are not disappearing from your child's life.
You choose the family
You review profiles, talk to families by phone or video, and take as long as you need. Heart to Heart has dozens of waiting families — you are not limited to one or two options.
Open adoption is the norm
Most adoptions today include ongoing contact — photos, messages, even visits. You decide how much connection you want. Some birth mothers text with the adoptive family weekly.
Texas law protects you
You cannot sign legal documents until after your baby is born. Texas gives you time. You are never locked into anything just by asking questions or working with an agency.
Support doesn't end at placement
Counseling, peer support groups, and a dedicated case manager are available to you after placement — not just during your pregnancy.
Is adoption right for you?
You don't need to have it figured out before you call. A conversation is just a conversation — no pressure, no obligation.
Talk with our teamWe're here for you
Whether you're just starting to explore or ready to talk, our team listens — without pressure or judgment.
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We serve birth mothers across Texas
In every city, every small town, and every rural corner of the state.
HoustonGulf Coast
DallasNorth Texas
AustinCentral Texas
San AntonioSouth Texas
Fort WorthDFW Metroplex
El PasoWest Texas
LubbockSouth Plains
Corpus ChristiCoastal Bend
You don't have to figure this out alone.
We're here to walk beside you — every step of the way.