Senate approves bill requiring written informed consent before COVID-19 vaccination

May 25, 2025

The Texas Senate passed House Bill 4,535, which requires written informed consent before COVID-19 vaccinations and directs the Department of State Health Services to create a standardized information sheet; the measure passed 23–8 after objections on the floor.

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The Texas Senate on May 25 passed House Bill 4,535, a measure requiring written informed consent before a COVID‑19 vaccination and directing the Department of State Health Services to prepare a standardized information sheet outlining risks, manufacturers' legal protections and reporting systems for adverse events.

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