TX HB5622

Expands Texas's existing COVID-19 vaccine mandate prohibition to ban private employers from requiring any vaccination for any reason as a condition of employment, contract position, or admission

Prohibits employers from taking adverse action against any person who refuses to be vaccinated, broadening protections beyond employees and contractors to include any affected individual

Allows health care facilities, providers, and physicians to require unvaccinated employees or contractors to use protective medical equipment based on patient exposure risk levels

Permits individuals who experience adverse action due to vaccine refusal to file complaints with the Texas Workforce Commission, which must investigate the claims

Takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote of the legislature, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025; applies only to conduct occurring after the effective date