Texas Rep. Brian Harrison Demands State Halt Birth Certificates for Non-Citizens After Supreme Court Ruling

State Representative Brian Harrison, along with several other conservative legislators, sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott on Monday, requesting a special session to address the issue. The lawmakers argue that the Supreme Court's recent ruling on birthright citizenship has created an urgent need for state action.

The letter, signed by Harrison and at least a dozen other Republican lawmakers, calls for legislation that would prevent the Texas Department of State Health Services from issuing birth certificates to children born to non-citizens. The group contends that such certificates are being used to grant citizenship status without proper legal authority.

Harrison, who represents a district south of Dallas, said the state has a responsibility to ensure that its records are accurate and do not confer benefits that are not legally justified. He cited the Supreme Court's decision as a basis for the state to re-examine its practices.

The request comes amid ongoing national debate over birthright citizenship, with several states considering similar measures. Governor Abbott's office has not yet responded to the letter, and it remains unclear whether a special session will be called.

If the session is convened, the proposal is expected to face legal challenges from civil rights groups, who argue that such a move would violate the 14th Amendment and federal law.