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TX HB3440

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Olcott

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 38.001(f) of the Texas Education Code, which currently authorizes excluding students who lack required immunizations from attending public school during emergencies or epidemics

  • Removes the legal basis for schools to bar unvaccinated students from campus during disease outbreaks or public health emergencies

  • Takes effect immediately if passed with a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the repeal of the authority to exclude certain students without certain required immunizations from attending public school in times of emergency or epidemic.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

3/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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