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TX HB468

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission from modifying, deleting, or adding to the list of immunizations required for elementary and secondary school admission

  • Removes the Department of State Health Services' authority to recommend additional immunizations for school-age children beyond the statutory list

  • Prohibits governmental entities from compelling or requiring individuals to receive immunizations, including those on CDC immunization schedules, except for immunizations specifically required by state statute for schools and higher education

  • Changes the executive commissioner's role from developing immunization requirements to only recommending immunizations to the legislature for potential inclusion in state law

  • Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to immunization requirements.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Health

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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