Monitoring the Session

HB 1586

bill putting the vaccine exemption form online

Became law, effective Sep 1, 2025

Verdict: No flags

No flagsInitial review
Rep. Lacey HullRHouse 138

Initial review · graded Oct 22, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade

Caption

relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment.

Caption from analyzed text · version E.

Summary

Printable online. Mail still works.

The bill makes the state health department post the school vaccine exemption affidavit online in a printable format, while still letting people request it by mail. It affects parents and guardians who claim a vaccine exemption for their children, along with the Department of State Health Services. The form no longer needs an anti-copy seal, and nobody has to give personal information to get one. The department no longer has to count or report to the Legislature how many forms it sends out each year, and it may not keep a record of who downloads, requests, or submits a form.

Receipt

The receipt

89R-HB1586 · 2024-12-11

SOLD BY

Rep. Lacey HullRHouse 138 Rep. John McQueeneyRHouse 97 Rep. Greg BonnenRHouse 24

+ 2 more authors, 55 coauthors

ITEM

relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment.

WHAT IT DOES

Printable online. Mail still works.

The bill makes the state health department post the school vaccine exemption affidavit online in a printable format, while still letting people request it by mail. It affects parents and guardians who claim a vaccine exemption for their children, along with the Department of State Health Services. The form no longer needs an anti-copy seal, and nobody has to give personal information to get one. The department no longer has to count or report to the Legislature how many forms it sends out each year, and it may not keep a record of who downloads, requests, or submits a form.

CHARGES

[ ] NONE FOUND

TOTAL

Net to General Revenue · FY 2026$177,746

LBB estimate, flow · fiscal note version E · ( ) = negative · source

Sources

Fiscal note · version E · May 20, 2025

Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB1586, As Engrossed: a positive impact of $355,492 through the biennium ending August 31, 2027. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.

First year · FY 2026 · $177,746

Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds

LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.

Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

HISTORY

  1. Filed
  2. Read first time
  3. Referred to Public Health
  4. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
  5. Considered in public hearing
  6. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
  7. Left pending in committee
  8. Considered in formal meeting
  9. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
  10. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
  11. Committee report distributed
  12. Committee report sent to Calendars
  13. Considered in Calendars
  14. Placed on General State Calendar
  15. Read 2nd time
  16. Point of order overruled Rule 8, Section 1(a)(1)
  17. Amendment fails of adoption 1-Flores
  18. Record vote RV#2386
  19. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
  20. Amendment fails of adoption 2-Wu
  21. Record vote RV#2387
  22. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
  23. Amendment fails of adoption 3-Howard
  24. Record vote RV#2388
  25. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
  26. Amendment fails of adoption 4-Lalani
  27. Record vote RV#2389
  28. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
  29. Amendment fails of adoption 5-Bucy
  30. Record vote RV#2390
  31. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
  32. Passed to engrossment
  33. Record vote RV#2391
  34. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
  35. Read 3rd time
  36. Passed
  37. Record vote RV#2465
  38. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
  39. Reported engrossed
  40. Received from the House
  41. Read first time
  42. Referred to Health & Human Services
  43. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
  44. Considered in public hearing
  45. Testimony taken in committee
  46. Left pending in committee
  47. Considered in public hearing
  48. Vote taken in committee
  49. Reported favorably w/o amendments
  50. Committee report printed and distributed
  51. Co-sponsor authorized
  52. Placed on intent calendar
  53. Rules suspended-Regular order of business
  54. Vote recorded in Journal
  55. Record vote
  56. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
  57. Record vote
  58. Three day rule suspended
  59. Record vote
  60. Read 3rd time
  61. Passed
  62. Record vote
  63. Senate passage reported
  64. Reported enrolled
  65. Signed in the House
  66. Signed in the Senate
  67. Sent to the Governor
  68. Signed by the Governor
  69. Effective on 9/1/25
FILED UNDER

No verified beat found.

SIGNED FOR BY

House · 83 yea · 54 nay

Senate · 23 yea · 8 nay

Sources

House: Final passage · May 14, 2025. Journal. Published stock for this vote. Snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

Senate: Final passage · May 25, 2025. Journal. Published stock for this vote. Snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

All floor motions and other positions below.

No flags

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CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY

CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY

Lacey Hull

Donors

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$595KTexas Conservative Majority PAC$483KTexas Sands PAC$245K

Not tied to this bill.

Sources

The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.

Derived itemized flow · Oct 28, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$595,376.10

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

$595,376.10

Cash
$80,000.00
Paid by others
$515,376.10
Total
$595,376.10
mail $216,305.25advertising $185,974.50Other filed descriptions $66,286.00polling $46,810.35

Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Jun 30, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101010359, 101033114, 101035066, 101040912, 101044098, 101069436, 101072848.

Texas Conservative Majority PAC$483,456.00

Texas Conservative Majority PAC

$483,456.00

Cash
$150,000.00
Paid by others
$333,456.00
Total
$483,456.00
canvassing $316,956.00polling $16,500.00

Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Feb 13, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101040912, 101069436, 101072848.

Texas Sands PAC$244,600.00

Texas Sands PAC

$244,600.00

Cash
$234,000.00
Paid by others
$10,600.00
Total
$244,600.00
polling $10,600.00

Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Jan 14, 2026 to Sep 25, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101035066, 101040912, 101072848.

Money

Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.

×

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

$595,376.10

Cash
$80,000.00
Paid by others
$515,376.10
Total
$595,376.10
mail $216,305.25advertising $185,974.50Other filed descriptions $66,286.00polling $46,810.35

Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Jun 30, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101010359, 101033114, 101035066, 101040912, 101044098, 101069436, 101072848.

×

Texas Conservative Majority PAC

$483,456.00

Cash
$150,000.00
Paid by others
$333,456.00
Total
$483,456.00
canvassing $316,956.00polling $16,500.00

Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Feb 13, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101040912, 101069436, 101072848.

×

Texas Sands PAC

$244,600.00

Cash
$234,000.00
Paid by others
$10,600.00
Total
$244,600.00
polling $10,600.00

Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Jan 14, 2026 to Sep 25, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101035066, 101040912, 101072848.

Votes11

Senate May 25, 2025

Yea
23
Nay
8
Present, not voting
Not printed
Absent
0
Excused
0
Names

Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.

Senate journal

Sources

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.

Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.

  • Yea: 23 (published)
  • Nay: 8 (published)
  • Present, not voting: Not printed
  • Absent: 0 (derived from named list)
  • Excused: 0 (derived from named list)

Senate journal. Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

Senate May 25, 2025

Yea
25
Nay
6
Present, not voting
Not printed
Absent
0
Excused
0
Names

Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.

Senate journal

Sources

Senator Kolkhorst moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 1586 be placed on its third reading and final passage. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.

Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.

  • Yea: 25 (published)
  • Nay: 6 (published)
  • Present, not voting: Not printed
  • Absent: 0 (derived from named list)
  • Excused: 0 (derived from named list)

Senate journal. Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

Senate May 25, 2025

Yea
23
Nay
8
Present, not voting
Not printed
Absent
0
Excused
0
Names

Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.

Senate journal

Sources

The bill was read second time and was passed to third reading by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8. (Same as previous roll call)

Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.

  • Yea: 23 (published)
  • Nay: 8 (published)
  • Present, not voting: Not printed
  • Absent: 0 (derived from named list)
  • Excused: 0 (derived from named list)

Senate journal. Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

Senate May 25, 2025

Yea
23
Nay
8
Present, not voting
Not printed
Absent
0
Excused
0
Names

Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.

Senate journal

Sources

Senator Kolkhorst moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration HB 1586 at this time on its second reading: HB 1586, Relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school enrollment. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.

Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.

  • Yea: 23 (published)
  • Nay: 8 (published)
  • Present, not voting: Not printed
  • Absent: 0 (derived from named list)
  • Excused: 0 (derived from named list)

Senate journal. Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

House May 14, 2025

Yea
83
Nay
54
Present, not voting
3
Absent
7
Excused
3
Names

Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.

House journal

Sources

Record 2465

HB 1586 was passed by (Record 2465): 83 Yeas, 54 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.

  • Yea: 83 (published)
  • Nay: 54 (published)
  • Present, not voting: 3 (published)
  • Absent: 7 (derived from named list)
  • Excused: 3 (derived from named list)

House journal. Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

House May 13, 2025

Yea
85
Nay
57
Present, not voting
3
Absent
0
Excused
5
Names

Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.

House journal

Sources

Record 2391

HB 1586 was passed to engrossment by (Record 2391): 85 Yeas, 57 Nays, 3 Present, not voting.

Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.

  • Yea: 85 (published)
  • Nay: 57 (published)
  • Present, not voting: 3 (published)
  • Absent: 0 (derived from named list)
  • Excused: 5 (derived from named list)

House journal. Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

House May 13, 2025

Yea
55
Nay
84
Present, not voting
1
Absent
5
Excused
5
Names

Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.

House journal

Sources

Record 2390

Amendment No. 5 failed of adoption by (Record 2390): 55 Yeas, 84 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.

  • Yea: 55 (published)
  • Nay: 84 (published)
  • Present, not voting: 1 (published)
  • Absent: 5 (derived from named list)
  • Excused: 5 (derived from named list)

House journal. Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

House May 13, 2025

Yea
55
Nay
83
Present, not voting
1
Absent
6
Excused
5
Names

Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.

House journal

Sources

Record 2389

Amendment No. 4 failed of adoption by (Record 2389): 55 Yeas, 83 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.

  • Yea: 55 (published)
  • Nay: 83 (published)
  • Present, not voting: 1 (published)
  • Absent: 6 (derived from named list)
  • Excused: 5 (derived from named list)

House journal. Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

House May 13, 2025

Yea
54
Nay
83
Present, not voting
1
Absent
7
Excused
5
Names

Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.

House journal

Sources

Record 2388

Amendment No. 3 failed of adoption by (Record 2388): 54 Yeas, 83 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.

  • Yea: 54 (published)
  • Nay: 83 (published)
  • Present, not voting: 1 (published)
  • Absent: 7 (derived from named list)
  • Excused: 5 (derived from named list)

House journal. Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

House May 13, 2025

Yea
51
Nay
83
Present, not voting
1
Absent
10
Excused
5
Names

Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.

House journal

Sources

Record 2387

Amendment No. 2 failed of adoption by (Record 2387): 51 Yeas, 83 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.

  • Yea: 51 (published)
  • Nay: 83 (published)
  • Present, not voting: 1 (published)
  • Absent: 10 (derived from named list)
  • Excused: 5 (derived from named list)

House journal. Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

House May 13, 2025

Yea
51
Nay
84
Present, not voting
1
Absent
9
Excused
5
Names

Named positions matched to lawmakers. See the journal for unmatched names.

House journal

Sources

Record 2386

Amendment No. 1 failed of adoption by (Record 2386): 51 Yeas, 84 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.

Published stock of positions for this vote, except where marked derived.

  • Yea: 51 (published)
  • Nay: 84 (published)
  • Present, not voting: 1 (published)
  • Absent: 9 (derived from named list)
  • Excused: 5 (derived from named list)

House journal. Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

Witnesses158
For
14
Against
142
On
2
Names

For

  • Family Freedom Project1 registration
  • Make Texans Healthy Again1 registration
  • Parent Guidance Center1 registration
  • Self5 registrations
  • Self; Texans for Medical Freedom1 registration
  • Self; Texans for medical freedom1 registration
  • Self; TEXANS FOR VACCINE CHOICE1 registration
  • Self; Texans for Vaccine Choice1 registration
  • Self; Texas Eagle Forum1 registration
  • Self; Texas Right To Know1 registration

Against

  • BIO (Biotechnology Innovation Organization)1 registration
  • Children at Risk1 registration
  • Coalition of Texans with Disabilities2 registrations
  • Every Texan1 registration
  • March of Dimes1 registration
  • March. Of Dimes1 registration
  • Methodist Healthcare Ministries2 registrations
  • Self102 registrations
  • Self; AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION1 registration
  • Self; Andrews County Immunization Coalition1 registration
  • Self; Children at Risk1 registration
  • Self; Coalition of Texans with Disabilities1 registration
  • Self; TACCHO, Andrews County Immunization Coalition1 registration
  • Self; Texas Impact1 registration
  • Self; Texas Medical Association and Texas Pediatric Society2 registrations
  • Self; Texas Medical Association, Texas Pediatric Society1 registration
  • Self; Texas Nurses Association2 registrations
  • Self; Texas School Nurses Organization1 registration
  • Self; The JAMIE Group1 registration
  • Texans Care for Children1 registration
  • Texas Academy of Family Physicians2 registrations
  • Texas AFT-AAUP1 registration
  • Texas Association of Manufacturers2 registrations
  • Texas Chapter American College of Physicians1 registration
  • Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute3 registrations
  • Texas Medical Association Texas Pediatric Society1 registration
  • Texas Nurses Association1 registration
  • Texas PTA2 registrations
  • Texas State Teachers Association1 registration
  • The Immunization Partnership2 registrations
  • TX-AFT1 registration

On

  • Department of State Health Services2 registrations
Sources

158 parsed registrations across the loaded witness lists.

Derived stock of witness registrations. Repeated appearances count separately. Organizations and self-representation appear as printed.

House witness list. Source snapshot 2026-10-20, Central time.

Senate witness list. Source snapshot 2026-10-20, Central time.

Fiscal
Net to General Revenue · FY 2026$177,746

LBB estimate, flow · fiscal note version E · ( ) = negative · source

Sources

Fiscal note · version E · May 20, 2025

Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB1586, As Engrossed: a positive impact of $355,492 through the biennium ending August 31, 2027. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.

First year · FY 2026 · $177,746

Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds

LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.

Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

How this was graded

Analysis of text version E by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026, against the published rubric.

Sources

Texas House · Filed Dec 11, 2024

06/20/2025 E Effective on 9/1/25

Texas Legislature Online · Introduced · House Committee Report · Engrossed · Senate Committee Report · Enrolled

Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.

Coauthors
Daniel AldersRHouse 6 Trent AshbyRHouse 9 Jeff BarryRHouse 29 Keith BellRHouse 4 Brad BuckleyRHouse 54 Benjamin BumgarnerRHouse 63 Angie Chen ButtonRHouse 112 Briscoe CainRHouse 128 David CookRHouse 96 Pat CurryRHouse 56 Jay DeanRHouse 7 Mano DeAyalaRHouse 133 Mark DorazioRHouse 122 Paul DysonRHouse 14 Stan GerdesRHouse 17 Cody HarrisRHouse 8 Richard HayesRHouse 57 Cole HefnerRHouse 5 Hillary HicklandRHouse 55 Janis HoltRHouse 18 Andy HopperRHouse 64 Todd HunterRHouse 32 Carrie IsaacRHouse 73 Helen KerwinRHouse 58 Stan KitzmanRHouse 85 Marc LaHoodRHouse 121 Terri Leo WilsonRHouse 23 Mitch LittleRHouse 65 Janie LopezRHouse 37 David LoweRHouse 91 Shelley LutherRHouse 62 Don McLaughlinRHouse 80 Will MetcalfRHouse 16 Brent MoneyRHouse 2 Matt MorganRHouse 26 Candy NobleRHouse 89 Mike OlcottRHouse 60 Tom OliversonRHouse 130 Angelia OrrRHouse 13 Jared PattersonRHouse 106 Dennis PaulRHouse 129 Katrina PiersonRHouse 33 Keresa RichardsonRHouse 61 Alan SchoolcraftRHouse 44 Matt ShaheenRHouse 66 Joanne ShofnerRHouse 11 Shelby SlawsonRHouse 59 David SpillerRHouse 68 Carl H. TepperRHouse 84 Ellen TroxclairRHouse 19 Cody VasutRHouse 25 Denise VillalobosRHouse 34 Wes VirdellRHouse 53 Trey WhartonRHouse 12 Terry M. WilsonRHouse 20
Sponsors
Lois KolkhorstRSenate 18
Cosponsors
Kevin SparksRSenate 31

House committee · Public Health · Committee vote 7 aye, 6 nay · Out of committee

Senate committee · Health & Human Services · Committee vote 6 aye, 3 nay · Out of committee

Subjects

Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance

Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions

IMMUNIZATIONS

STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Text

The text as introduced · 388 words

89R5266 KRM-D

By: Hull
H.B. No. 1586

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to an exemption from required immunizations for school

enrollment.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Sections 161.0041(c), (d), and (e), Health and

Safety Code, are amended to read as follows:

(c) The department shall develop a blank affidavit form for

a person to use in claiming an exemption from a required

immunization under this section and post the affidavit form in a

printable format on the department's Internet website. A person

claiming an exemption from a required immunization [ under this

section ] may also [ only ] obtain the affidavit form by submitting a

written request for the affidavit form to the department. A person

may not be required to provide any information to obtain a blank

affidavit form under this subsection.

(d) [ The department shall develop a blank affidavit form

that contains a seal or other security device to prevent

reproduction of the form. ] The affidavit form shall contain a

statement indicating that the person or, if a minor, the person's

parent, managing conservator, or guardian understands the benefits

and risks of immunizations and the benefits and risks of not being

immunized.

(e) The department may [ shall ] maintain a record of the

total number of times an affidavit form was accessed on the

department's Internet website or requested under Subsection (c)

[ forms sent out each year and shall report that information to the

legislature each year ]. The department may not maintain a record of

any personally identifying information [ the names ] of individuals

who download, access, request , or submit an affidavit form under

this section.

SECTION 2. Not later than the 30th day after the effective

date of this Act, the Department of State Health Services shall

modify the existing affidavit form required by Section 161.0041,

Health and Safety Code, as amended by this Act.

SECTION 3. This Act applies beginning with the 2025-2026

school year.

SECTION 4. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives

a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as

provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this

Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this

Act takes effect September 1, 2025.