Medical Freedom FAQ — Texas Rights, Laws & Exemptions
What has Texans for Medical Freedom accomplished in the Texas Legislature?
In the 2025 (89th) Legislative Session, Texans for Medical Freedom passed 5 of its 8 priority bills — including landmark protections for informed consent, parental rights, vaccine transparency, exemption access, and organ transplant eligibility. In 2023, TMF helped pass Senate Bill 7, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, which was recognized as the strongest COVID-19 vaccine mandate ban in the nation at the time.
Does Texas ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates?
Yes. Senate Bill 7, signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, bans COVID-19 vaccine mandates statewide. Texans for Medical Freedom championed this bill and stood with Governor Abbott at the signing.
Can Texas schools require vaccines without informing parents of their rights?
No. SB 12 — the Parental Medical Freedom Education Act, carried by Rep. Jeff Leach and Sen. Brandon Creighton — passed in the 2025 Legislative Session. It requires public schools to fully inform parents of their medical rights, including exemptions, consent, and privacy options, through enrollment packets, email, and website postings.
Can a Texas hospital deny an organ transplant because a patient is unvaccinated?
No. HB 4076, carried by Rep. Jeff Leach and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and passed in the 2025 Legislative Session, bans vaccine mandates as a condition for organ transplant eligibility in Texas. No patient can be denied a life-saving procedure for refusing a vaccine.
Are COVID-19 vaccine risks required to be disclosed to patients in Texas?
Yes. HB 4535 — the COVID-19 Vaccine Transparency Act, carried by Rep. John McQueeney and Sen. Kelly Hancock — passed in the 2025 Legislative Session. Providers must now disclose the risks, expedited development process, and lack of manufacturer liability associated with COVID-19 vaccines. Patients must receive written disclosures and sign an acknowledgment before vaccination.
How do I get a vaccine exemption form for my child’s school enrollment in Texas?
Under HB 1586, passed in the 2025 Legislative Session and carried by Rep. Lacey Hull and Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, DSHS must make vaccine exemption forms easily accessible, downloadable, and printable on its website. The state is also prohibited from collecting or retaining personally identifiable exemption data.
Are healthcare providers required to report vaccine adverse reactions in Texas?
Yes. SB 269, carried by Rep. James Frank and Sen. Charles Perry and passed in the 2025 Legislative Session, requires healthcare professionals to report certain vaccine- and drug-related adverse events. This law strengthens transparency and safety monitoring in Texas’s public health system.
How can I get involved with Texans for Medical Freedom?
Join TMF’s grassroots network, attend events, or request Jackie Schlegel to speak at texansformedicalfreedom.org/get-involved/. You can also reach Jackie directly at jackie@texansformedicalfreedom.org or 817-876-1645.