Parents in Texas can already opt their children out of vaccines and private employers can’t mandate vaccines for their workers. But Texas Republicans aren’t satisfied.
Lawmakers have proposed dozens of bills that would make it easier for parents to opt their children out of vaccinations, cast doubt on whether vaccines are effective, and give the Texas Legislature final approval on any new vaccinations required by schools.
These proposals come as Houston recently confirmed its first measles cases in the city in nearly seven years.
@couriertexas Parents in Texas can already opt their children out of vaccines and private employers can’t mandate vaccines for their workers. But Texas Republicans aren’t satisfied. Lawmakers have proposed dozens of bills that would make it easier for parents to opt their children out of vaccinations, cast doubt on whether vaccines are effective, and give the Texas Legislature final approval on any new vaccinations required by schools. These proposals come as Houston recently confirmed its first measles cases in the city in nearly seven years.
