SB 1887
Sparks’s bill banning mRNA immunizations
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to the prohibition of immunization with a product containing mRNA material.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
No mRNA vaccines in Texas. Cancer and genetic disorder treatments exempt.
The bill bars anyone in Texas from giving a vaccine or other immunization product that delivers mRNA coded for a viral protein. It reaches doctors, pharmacists, clinics and anyone else who administers shots, but it exempts mRNA products used to treat cancer or a genetic disorder. Starting September 1, 2025, mRNA vaccines could not be given in Texas, and the ban ends on its own on September 1, 2035.
Labels
Labels: QUICK READ: 140 WORDS. The bill as filed runs 140 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).PENDING FOREVER. Heard by the Senate Health & Human Services committee on May 7, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-SB1887 · 2025-03-04
SOLD BY
+ 1 coauthor
ITEM
relating to the prohibition of immunization with a product containing mRNA material.
WHAT IT DOES
No mRNA vaccines in Texas. Cancer and genetic disorder treatments exempt.
The bill bars anyone in Texas from giving a vaccine or other immunization product that delivers mRNA coded for a viral protein. It reaches doctors, pharmacists, clinics and anyone else who administers shots, but it exempts mRNA products used to treat cancer or a genetic disorder. Starting September 1, 2025, mRNA vaccines could not be given in Texas, and the ban ends on its own on September 1, 2035.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
LBB estimate · fiscal note version I · source
Sources
Fiscal note · version I · May 6, 2025
No first-year general revenue figure available here.
LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.
Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
HISTORY
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate
- Filed
- Co-author authorized
- Read first time
- Referred to Health & Human Services
- Posting rule suspended
- Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
- Considered in public hearing
- Testimony taken in committee
- Left pending in committee
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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Donors
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 · Jul 25, 2024 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.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$60,000.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
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.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 15, 2024 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: 101012623, 101029380, 101072732.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
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.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 15, 2024 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: 101012623, 101029380, 101072732.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
LBB estimate · fiscal note version I · source
Sources
Fiscal note · version I · May 6, 2025
No first-year general revenue figure available here.
LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.
Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas Senate · Filed Mar 4, 2025
05/07/2025 S Left pending in committee
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Senate committee · Health & Human Services · Final status: Died in committee
Companion
HB 5022 by Kerwin (identical)
Subjects
Health--General
Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
IMMUNIZATIONS
Text
The text as introduced · 140 words
89R14415 AB-D By: Sparks S.B. No. 1887 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the prohibition of immunization with a product containing mRNA material. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 161, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Section 161.0053 to read as follows: Sec. 161.0053. PROHIBITED IMMUNIZATION WITH PRODUCT CONTAINING MRNA MATERIAL. (a) In this section, "mRNA material" means a substance that introduces messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) corresponding to a viral protein. (b) A person may not administer for the purpose of immunization a product containing mRNA material. (c) This section does not apply to a product containing mRNA material used for the treatment of cancer or a genetic disorder. (d) This section expires September 1, 2035. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.