Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 94 — Relating to the affidavit form provided by the Department of State Health Services for certain immunization exemptions.

Last action — Referred to Health & Human Services

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to the affidavit form provided by the Department of State Health Services for certain immunization exemptions.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 5 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 38.001, Education Code, Section 51.9192, Education Code, Section 51.933, Education Code, Section 161.0041, Health and Safety Code, Section 42.043, Human Resources Code.

  • Section 38.001, Education Code

    (c-2) Notwithstanding this section, an elementary or secondary school may not deny admission to a student who fails to obtain the immunizations required under this section or to submit the affidavit described by Subsection (c)(1)(B) if the student or the student's parent or guardian provides to the school's admitting official documentation evidencing that a request to obtain the affidavit has been submitted to the Department of State Health Services under Section 161.0041, Health and Safety Code.

    amended

  • Section 51.9192, Education Code

    (d-7) Subsection (c) does not apply to a student who fails to obtain a bacterial meningitis vaccination dose or booster or to submit the affidavit described by Subsection (d)(2) if the student or the student's parent or guardian provides to the institution documentation evidencing that a request to obtain the affidavit has been submitted to the Department of State Health Services under Section 161.0041, Health and Safety Code.

    amended

  • Section 51.933, Education Code

    (d-2) Notwithstanding this section, an institution of higher education may not deny admission to a person who fails to obtain an immunization required by this section or to submit the affidavit described by Subsection (d)(1)(B) if the person or, if the person is a minor, the person's parent or guardian provides to the institution's admitting official documentation evidencing that a request to obtain the affidavit has been submitted to the Department of State Health Services under Section 161.0041, Health and Safety Code.

    amended

  • Section 161.0041, Health and Safety Code

    written → The department shall allow a person to electronically submit a request for the affidavit form through the department's Internet website. (c-1) The department shall develop and provide to each person who submits a request for the affidavit form a standardized receipt confirming submission of the request, regardless of whether the request was submitted electronically, in person, or by mail or fax.

    amended

  • Section 42.043, Human Resources Code

    (d-2) Notwithstanding this section, a facility regulated under this chapter may not deny admission to a child who fails to obtain the immunizations required under this section or to submit the affidavit described by Subsection (d)(2) if the child's parent or guardian provides to the facility documentation evidencing that a request to obtain the affidavit has been submitted to the Department of State Health Services under Section 161.0041, Health and Safety Code.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Health & Human Services

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

  4. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 94 do?
Relating to the affidavit form provided by the Department of State Health Services for certain immunization exemptions.
Who sponsors SB 94?
SB 94 is sponsored by Bob Hall.
What is the current status of SB 94?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 94?
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