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TX HB3441

TX HB3441
Relating to the liability of vaccine manufacturers that advertise a harmful vaccine.


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Introduced
02/26/2025
In Committee
05/26/2025
Crossed Over
05/16/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the liability of vaccine manufacturers that advertise a harmful vaccine.

AI Summary

This bill introduces a new section to the Texas Health and Safety Code that establishes liability for vaccine manufacturers who advertise their vaccines and subsequently cause harm to an individual. The bill defines "advertise" broadly to include various forms of paid media communication, such as television, radio, internet, digital media, and influencer promotions, while specifically excluding medical discussions between healthcare providers and patients. Under this legislation, a vaccine manufacturer can be held liable if they advertise a vaccine in Texas and the vaccine causes injury to an individual. The bill allows individuals to file a lawsuit within three years of the cause of action accruing, and if successful, the court will award actual damages as well as court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. The new law would apply only to causes of action that arise on or after September 1, 2025, when the bill is set to take effect. This legislation appears aimed at providing additional legal recourse for individuals who suffer harm from vaccines that are actively marketed by manufacturers.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (85)

Bob Hall (R)* Marc LaHood (R)* Jeff Leach (R)* Oscar Longoria (D)* Shelley Luther (R)* Mike Schofield (R)* Daniel Alders (R),  Jeffrey Barry (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Brad Buckley (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  Angie Button (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  Terry Canales (D),  Giovanni Capriglione (R),  David Cook (R),  Charles Cunningham (R),  Pat Curry (R),  Aicha Davis (D),  Jay Dean (R),  Mano DeAyala (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  Caroline Fairly (R),  James Frank (R),  Gary Gates (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Charlie Geren (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Brent Hagenbuch (R),  Sam Harless (R),  Cody Harris (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Cole Hefner (R),  Hillary Hickland (R),  Adam Hinojosa (R),  Janis Holt (R),  Andy Hopper (R),  Bryan Hughes (R),  Lacey Hull (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Helen Kerwin (R),  Ken King (R),  Stan Kitzman (R),  Terri Leo-Wilson (R),  Mitch Little (R),  Janie Lopez (R),  A.J. Louderback (R),  David Lowe (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  John Lujan (R),  Christian Manuel (D),  Don McLaughlin (R),  John McQueeney (R),  Will Metcalf (R),  Mayes Middleton (R),  Brent Money (R),  Matt Morgan (R),  Sergio Muñoz (D),  Mike Olcott (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Angelia Orr (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Richard Raymond (D),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Alan Schoolcraft (R),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  John Smithee (R),  Kevin Sparks (R),  David Spiller (R),  Valoree Swanson (R),  Tony Tinderholt (R),  Steve Toth (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Gary VanDeaver (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Denise Villalobos (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Trey Wharton (R),  Terry Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25 (on 06/20/2025)

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