Enrolled Bill Summary
Legislative Session: 78(R)SENATE BILL 40 |
SENATE AUTHOR: Zaffirini |
EFFECTIVE: 9-1-03 |
HOUSE SPONSOR: Capelo |
Senate Bill 40 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the Texas Department of Health to establish a continuous statewide program to educate the public on the importance of fully immunizing children and the risks and contraindications of an immunization. The bill also requires the department to increase coordination among various public and private entities with an interest in immunizations.