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Texas Lawmakers Ease Vaccine Exemption Rules Amid Health Concerns

5/29/2025

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Texas lawmakers have approved House Bill 4527, streamlining the vaccine exemption process for parents by eliminating notarization and restricting schools' inquiries into vaccination status. While supporters celebrate a win for parental rights, critics fear this could jeopardize herd immunity and lead to more disease outbreaks. The law is set to take effect before the 2025-26 school year.

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Texas lawmakers have approved House Bill 4527, streamlining the vaccine exemption process for parents by eliminating notarization and restricting schools' inquiries into vaccination status. While supporters celebrate a win for parental rights, critics fear this could jeopardize herd immunity and lead to more disease outbreaks. The law is set to take effect before the 2025-26 school year.