The Adolescent Health Guide is designed for health-care providers, social workers, counselors, teachers, and other professionals who provide services, information, and support to young people. It offers guidelines on health and health-related legal issues pertinent to the adolescent years.
Immunizations/Shots
Texas Immunization Requirements
Texas Administrative Code
TITLE 25: Health Services
PART 1: Department of State Health Services
CHAPTER 97: Communicable Diseases
SUBCHAPTER B: Immunization Requirements in Texas Elementary and Secondary Schools and Insitutions of Higher Education
Provisional Enrollment for (Non-Higher Education; Non-Veterinary) Students
RULE §97.66
Immunization Requirements for School Admittance
Important immunization requirements for enrollment took effect in 2004. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas Department of Health (TDH) assist with implementing the vaccine requirements and provide information and technical assistance.
Consent to Treatment for Minors
Policy regarding minor consent to treat follows the stipulations of Chapter 32 of the Texas Family Code.