H.B. No. 4535 introduces new requirements for the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations in Texas. It mandates that health care providers must obtain written informed consent from individuals before administering the vaccine. In cases where the individual is a minor or lacks the mental capacity to consent, a parent, guardian, or conservator must provide consent on their behalf. The informed consent must include an acknowledgment that the individual has received a standardized information sheet developed by the department, which outlines the benefits and risks of the vaccine, the expedited development process, the status of long-term studies, civil liability of manufacturers, and instructions for reporting any vaccine-related injuries.

Additionally, the bill allows the appropriate licensing authority to impose disciplinary actions on health care providers who violate these consent requirements, following the same procedures used for other regulatory violations. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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