The bill amends various sections of the Education Code and Health and Safety Code regarding immunization requirements for children in Texas. It specifies that the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission may not modify or delete any of the immunizations required for admission to public schools. Additionally, the Department of State Health Services is tasked with preparing a list of required immunizations in both English and Spanish, which must be made available for school districts to post on their websites. The bill also introduces a new section that prohibits governmental entities from compelling individuals to receive immunizations, except for those required by specific laws.

Furthermore, the bill repeals certain provisions of the Education Code related to immunization requirements and clarifies that every child must be immunized against diseases listed in Section 38.001 of the Education Code. It also mandates that children at appropriate ages undergo tuberculosis testing and receive immunizations as specified. The changes will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and the bill will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 38.019, Health and Safety Code 81.023, Health and Safety Code 161.004, Human Resources Code 42.043 (Education Code 38, Human Resources Code 42, Health and Safety Code 81, Health and Safety Code 161)