Current Rules

Rules went into effect on February 9, 2026.

Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 36

Vision and Hearing Screening Program and Audiometric Laboratory Adopted Rules

Texas Administrative Code
TITLE 25HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 37MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER CVISION AND HEARING SCREENING
Rules 
§37.21Purpose
§37.22Definitions
§37.23Vision Screening
§37.24Hearing Screening
§37.25Facility Requirements; Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Activities
§37.26Recordkeeping and Reporting
§37.27Standards and Requirements for Screening Certification and Instructor Training
§37.28Hearing Screening Equipment Standards and Requirements