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This bill modifies Texas state law regarding immunization requirements for children and students, specifically changing the process of determining required immunizations. The bill narrows the scope of required immunizations by specifying that children must be immunized against diphtheria, mumps, poliomyelitis, rubella, rubeola, and tetanus, and explicitly prevents the executive commissioner from mandating immunizations against additional diseases for students in public or private primary or secondary schools. The bill transfers the responsibility for immunization requirements from the Department of State Health Services to the executive commissioner, who can now recommend immunizations to the legislature. School districts will be required to post a list of required immunizations in English and Spanish on their websites, but will no longer need to include recommended vaccines. The changes will take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, and the bill becomes effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the immediate effect vote.

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