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Texas House Bill HB2755

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2755

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to requirements for and transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.

Impact

If enacted, HB2755 will affect the existing Health and Safety Code by establishing more rigorous reporting requirements for disease outbreaks. The annual report on immunization status will not only include exemption data but will also be publicly available on the department's website. This change emphasizes accountability and promotes informed decision-making among parents, local health departments, and schools regarding immunization practices and public health policies.

Summary

House Bill 2755 focuses on improving the requirements and transparency surrounding epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information in the state of Texas. The bill mandates the Texas Department of State Health Services to prepare and submit biennial reports to the legislature detailing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and de-identified immunization exemption information. This measure is aimed at enhancing public awareness and understanding of public health trends, specifically linked to vaccination coverage and disease outbreaks.

Contention

There may be points of contention regarding the bill's provisions for confidentiality, particularly how de-identified data will be managed to comply with federal laws like HIPAA and FERPA. Stakeholders, including parents and public health advocates, may express differing opinions on the right balance between public health transparency and individual privacy rights. Additionally, the practical implications for schools and health agencies in adapting to the new reporting requirements may raise concerns over administrative burdens and resource allocation.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Health And Safety Code

  • Chapter 81. Communicable Diseases; Public Health Disasters; Public Health Emergencies
    • Section: 047

Education Code

  • Chapter 38. Health And Safety
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB305

Relating to vaccine administration requirements and protection of immunization exemptions for health reasons.

TX HB1522

Relating to the compilation and publication of information on confirmed or probable cases of reportable diseases.

TX HB1105

Relating to preventative health care and public health, including prohibited immunization and face-covering requirements, private business or school closures, and the ordering and administration of immunizations by a pharmacist.

TX HB4262

Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.

TX SB2023

Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.

TX HB807

Relating to immunization requirements.

TX SB1025

Relating to immunization requirements and documentation, including adverse event tracking following the administration of vaccines and booster doses.

TX SB1024

Relating to preventative health care and public health, including prohibited immunization and face-covering requirements and private business or school closures.

TX SB1177

Relating to required immunizations for children and primary or secondary school students.

TX HB172

Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.