Section 749.1423 - What exemptions or exceptions are there concerning immunization requirements?(a) A child may be exempt from immunization requirements for a medical reason and reason of conscience, including a religious belief. To claim an exemption, the person applying for the child's admission must meet criteria specified by: (1) § 42.043(d) and (d-1) of the Human Resources Code; or(2) The Department of State Health Services rule in 25 TAC § 97.62(relating to Exclusions from Compliance).(b) For some diseases, a child who previously had a disease and is accordingly naturally immune from it may qualify for an exception to the immunization requirements for the disease. To claim this exception, the person applying for the child's admission must meet the criteria specified by the Department of State Health Services rule in 25 TAC § 97.65(relating to Exceptions to Immunization Requirements).26 Tex. Admin. Code § 749.1423
The provisions of this §749.1423 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 9944; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909