Illegal immigrants rack up $1B+ in Texas hospital costs in FY 2025, total likely higher: report

[Illegal Immigrants](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/immigration/illegal-immigrants) Illegal immigrants rack up $1B+ in Texas hospital costs in FY 2025, total likely higher: report Texas began tracking hospital costs for patients illegally in the US under an executive order by Gov Greg Abbott  By [Michael Dorgan](//www.foxnews.com/person/d/michael-dorgan) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 17, 2026 1:20pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/17) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387106749112) #### [Alleged human smuggler jumps into river with infant while trying to flee authorities near border, Texas DPS says](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387106749112) Brenda Castro allegedly attempted to swim across the... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*