Legislative Updates

Legislative Reports

Texas Legislature - State flag in the background with gavel in the front​The Immunizations Section reports biennially to the Texas Legislature regarding the reduction of vaccine-preventable diseases. The Immunizations Section prepares reports on the progress of strategies for improving the health of Texans. We also provide reports on immunization coverage levels across the state. Lawmakers use the reports to make informed decisions based on factual, medically accurate, and evidence-based information.

The Immunizations Section also reports to the Texas Legislature on the number of meningococcal exemption requests processed for students enrolling in public junior and community colleges. The report also includes information about the web portal and the exemption process. The Immunizations Unit submits the report to the Texas Legislature each year.

HPV Strategic Plan

Senate Bill 200, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, 2015, charged the Health and Human Services Commission with developing a strategic plan to significantly reduce morbidity and mortality from human papillomavirus (HPV) associated cancer.

On June 3, 2016, Texas DSHS and HHSC conducted a public hearing to present the HPV strategic plan to stakeholders and the public, answer questions from those in attendance and collect public comments regarding HPV prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Texas Laws - School Immunizations

Texas laws (also called statutes) are legislative bills that have been approved by both houses of the legislature signed into law by elected leaders. By contrast, Texas rules are administrative regulations that are authorized by the legislature and created by state agencies.

Texas Rules - School Immunizations

Texas rules are administrative regulations that are authorized by the legislature and created by state agencies. By contrast, Texas laws (also called statutes) are legislative bills that have been approved by both houses of the legislature signed into law by elected leaders.