Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information; providing a civil penalty.
This bill prohibits Texas health authorities from disclosing an individual's vaccination or immunization records without their written or electronic consent, except when sharing with healthcare providers under existing privacy laws. It specifically bans using such records to encourage vaccine uptake or distribute vaccine-related educational materials. Violations could result in civil penalties of $2,000 to $50,000 per incident, enforceable by the Attorney General. The law directly affects health departments, healthcare providers, and any entity handling vaccination data.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Health
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Olcott
RRepublican
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