Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Subchapter J - CHILD CARE
Division 2 - MEDICAL CARE
Section 748.1541 - What exemptions or exceptions are there concerning immunization requirements?

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 748.1541

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) A child may be exempt from immunization requirements for a medical reason or 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 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).

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