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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Kayla Guo

Push for Texas to weaken vaccine mandates persists as measles surge

Vaccine Texas Measles Dustin Burrows United States Michelle Evans Ann Johnson Charles Perry Gary VanDeaver Ken King
Signage in English, Spanish and German inform people of measles prevention in the Gaines County Court House in Seminole on April 6, 2025.
Signs in English, Spanish and German inform people about measles prevention in the Gaines County Court House in Seminole, Texas. (Credit: Justin Rex for The Texas Tribune)

As measles tears through West Texas — infecting hundreds, hospitalizing dozens and claiming the lives of two children — some lawmakers in Austin are pushing bills to roll back vaccine requirements and expand access to exemptions under the banner of “choice.”

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