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TX SB118

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 38.001(f) of the Texas Education Code, which currently allows schools to exclude students who lack required immunizations during times of emergency or epidemic

  • Removes the authority of public schools to bar unvaccinated students from attending school during declared emergencies or disease outbreaks

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both chambers of the Texas Legislature

  • If the two-thirds vote threshold is not met, the act 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 Education K-16

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-162/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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