Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center. Abbott claimed the medical center marketed "birth packages in South Texas" to foreign nationals to profit from birth tourism. The governor asserted that the facility engaged in these practices for financial gain. Background data from Health Affairs indicates a model projected physician supply will grow by about 1% per year through 2030. The same model projected the annual supply of nurse practitioners will rise by 11% per year through 2030. Additionally, the model projected the annual supply of physician associates will rise by 5.6% per year through 2030. These projections regarding healthcare workforce growth were released as the investigation into the medical center's marketing practices was announced. Abbott's call for an inquiry focuses on whether the hospital systematically targeted non-citizens. State officials are reviewing records to determine if profit-driven birth tourism occurred. The medical center has not yet issued a formal response to the governor's allegations. Healthcare analysts note that such investigations can impact regional medical trust. The outcome of the probe may influence future state regulations on hospital marketing. Texas law currently addresses birthright citizenship under federal statutes. No charges have been filed against the facility at this time. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities gather evidence.