S.B. No. 291
 
 
 
 
AN ACT
  relating to hepatitis B vaccination for students enrolled in
  certain health-related courses of study at an institution of higher
  education.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 51.933, Education Code, is amended by
  adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows:
         (b-1)  A rule adopted under Subsection (b) that requires a
  hepatitis B vaccination for students may apply only to students
  enrolled in a course of study that involves potential exposure to
  human or animal blood or bodily fluids.
         SECTION 2.  Not later than November 1, 2009, the executive
  commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall
  adopt rules as required by Subsection (b-1), Section 51.933,
  Education Code, as added by this Act.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
  a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
  provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
  Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
  Act takes effect September 1, 2009.
 
 
 
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 291 passed the Senate on
  March 19, 2009, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate    
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 291 passed the House on
  May 26, 2009, by the following vote:  Yeas 146, Nays 0, one present
  not voting.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
 
  Approved:
 
  ______________________________ 
              Date
 
 
  ______________________________ 
            Governor