All Roll Calls
Yes: 541 • No: 567
TexasHB 158689th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment.
Sponsored By: Greg Bonnen, Giovanni Capriglione, Lacey Hull, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Jeff Leach, John McQueeney
Signed by Governor
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & AttendanceHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsIMMUNIZATIONSSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Easier vaccine exemption forms for Texas families
Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, Texas makes school vaccine exemption forms easier to get. The Texas Department of State Health Services must post a printable blank form online. You can also request one in writing without providing information to obtain it. The law removes requirements for seals and other features that prevent copying. The form must state that the person understands the benefits and risks of vaccination and not being vaccinated. For minors, that statement applies to the parent, managing conservator, or guardian. The department cannot keep identifying information about anyone who downloads, accesses, requests, or submits a form. It may count online access and requests; required tracking of forms sent and yearly legislative reports are removed. The department must update the form within 30 days after the law takes effect. The effective-date rule specifies immediate effect with two-thirds support from all elected members of each chamber; otherwise, September 1, 2025.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Greg Bonnen
House
Giovanni Capriglione
House
Lacey Hull
House
Lois Kolkhorst
Republican • Senate
Jeff Leach
House
John McQueeney
House
Cosponsors
Daniel Alders
House
Trent Ashby
House
Jeff Barry
House
Keith Bell
House
Brad Buckley
House
Benjamin Bumgarner
House
Angie Chen Button
House
Briscoe Cain
House
David Cook
House
Pat Curry
House
Mano DeAyala
House
Jay Dean
House
Mark Dorazio
House
Paul Dyson
House
Stan Gerdes
House
Cody Harris
House
Richard Hayes
House
Cole Hefner
House
Hillary Hickland
House
Janis Holt
House
Andy Hopper
House
Todd Hunter
House
Carrie Isaac
House
Helen Kerwin
House
Stan Kitzman
House
Marc LaHood
House
Terri Leo Wilson
House
Mitch Little
House
Janie Lopez
House
David Lowe
House
Shelley Luther
House
Don McLaughlin
House
Will Metcalf
House
Brent Money
House
Matt Morgan
House
Candy Noble
House
Mike Olcott
House
Tom Oliverson
House
Angelia Orr
House
Jared Patterson
House
Dennis Paul
House
Katrina Pierson
House
Keresa Richardson
House
Alan Schoolcraft
House
Matt Shaheen
House
Joanne Shofner
House
Shelby Slawson
House
Kevin Sparks
Republican • Senate
David Spiller
House
Carl H. Tepper
House
Ellen Troxclair
House
Cody Vasut
House
Denise Villalobos
House
Wes Virdell
House
Trey Wharton
House
Terry M. Wilson
House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 23 • No: 8
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 25 • No: 6
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 23 • No: 8
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 23 • No: 8
House vote • 5/14/2025
Record vote
Yes: 83 • No: 54
House vote • 5/13/2025
Record vote
Yes: 55 • No: 84
House vote • 5/13/2025
Record vote
Yes: 51 • No: 84
House vote • 5/13/2025
Record vote
Yes: 85 • No: 57
House vote • 5/13/2025
Record vote
Yes: 51 • No: 83
House vote • 5/13/2025
Record vote
Yes: 54 • No: 83
House vote • 5/13/2025
Record vote
Yes: 55 • No: 83
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Public Health
Yes: 7 • No: 6
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Health & Human Services
Yes: 6 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/28/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/27/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/27/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/26/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/26/2025HouseRecord vote
5/25/2025SenatePassed
5/25/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/25/2025SenateRecord vote
5/25/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/25/2025SenateRecord vote
5/25/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/25/2025SenateRecord vote
5/25/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/25/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/25/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/25/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
5/25/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/23/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/23/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/22/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/22/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
5/21/2025SenateTestimony taken in committee
5/21/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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