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Calculated Shard: 142 (from laksa080)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa142.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/exemptions\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/exemptions\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/exemptions","crawl_time":1775790611,"first_indexed_time":1710619685,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,texas!dshs,www,\/immunizations\/school\/exemptions s443","src_root_hash":"16561566884485818542","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Texas Immunization Exemptions | Texas DSHS","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"main content\nThis page provides information about\nTexas Immunization Exemptions\n.\nImmunizations\nImmunizations\nSchool and Childcare\nRequirements\nBack-to-School\nForms\nTexas Immunization Exemptions\nFrequently Asked Questions\nTexas Immunization Exemptions\nHouse Bill (H.B.) 1586, 89th Legislature, Regular Session passed and amended Texas\nHealth and Safety Code §161.0041\n.\nDSHS revised the Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 97, §97.62 Exclusions from Compliance and §97.64 Required Vaccinations and Exclusions for Students Enrolled in Health-related and Veterinary Courses in Institutions of Higher Education.\nDSHS now posts a blank immunization\nexemption affidavit form, stock F11-11755 (PDF)\nfor a person to download, complete, notarize, and submit to their child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including students enrolled in health-related or veterinary courses. A person may request DSHS print and mail the form via the United States Postal Service to the requested address.\nThe current process for requesting the form is available below.\nImmunization Exemptions Overview\nTexas Administrative Code (TAC) §97.62\n covers the conditions under which a student can request an exemption from getting immunizations to enter their school or college. There are three conditions for exemption:\nIf a health care provider determines that it is not safe for the student to get a certain vaccine.\nIf the student is in the United States military.\nIf the student has a religious or personal belief that goes against getting immunized.\nNOTE:\n Please note that these rules only apply to students in Texas and not employees who need an exemption from immunizations required by their employer. \nExemptions for Medical Reasons\nSome people may have medical reasons for not getting certain vaccines. Only a doctor (MD or DO) can write a note explaining why someone cannot receive a vaccine. Schools and child-care centers must accept it. The signed note is only valid for one year unless your doctor states that you have a life-long condition.\nRequesting an Exemption for Reasons of Conscience\nA child's parent, a legal guardian, or a student 18 years or older has the option to download and print the blank immunization exemption affidavit form. \nTo receive an exemption, students and parents or legal guardians, on behalf of their child, may download an affidavit form using the methods outlined below.\nFirst, download and print the blank\nAffidavit Exemption from School or Child-Care Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form\n, Stock No. F11-11755.\nDSHS suggests you review the\nHow to Complete and File Your Immunization Exemption Affidavit\n, Stock No. 11-12953 and the\nBenefits and Risks of Vaccination\n, Stock No. 11-11846.\nTo request that DSHS mail you the form, submit a request through the United States Postal Service (USPS), commercial carrier, fax, online, or in person. DSHS does not accept phone and email requests. DSHS uses the USPS to mail requested forms with an estimated delivery within three weeks. \nUse the\nRequest for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form\n, Stock No. EF11-13140. The request must include the following information:\nName of parent, legal guardian, or self (for the mailing label).\nComplete USPS mailing address (for the mailing label). \nTelephone number (to allow DSHS to contact the requestor if the request is not deliverable and returned to DSHS).\nNumber of requested affidavit forms. \nNOTE:\nDSHS does not retain this information. DSHS only uses it for the mailing label or to include in the documents sent to the requestor.\nYou can request an affidavit through one of these methods:\nVia website:\nAffidavit Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience\n \n \nBy mail:\nTexas Department of State Health Services Immunization Section \nMail Code 1946 \nP.O. Box 149347 \nAustin, Texas 78714-9347\n \nFax:\n(512) 776-7544\n \nIn person:\nTexas Department of State Health Services       \n1100 West 49th Street       \nAustin, Texas 78756\nNOTE:\nYou must notarize all affidavits before submitting them to the school or child-care facility. Do not modify them in any way before submitting them to the school or child-care facility. \nSubmitting an Exemption for Reasons of Conscience\nMake sure to submit the student’s name and date of birth, sign the document, and notarize the affidavit form from DSHS.\nSubmit the completed and notarized form to the child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including those offering health-related or veterinary courses. The exemption is valid for two years after the notary date. A child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including those offering health-related or veterinary courses, may exclude a child or student not immunized for reasons of conscience, religion, or medical exemption from attending to school if there is an official emergency or an outbreak designated by the school or public health department.  \nFrequently Asked Questions\n‹\nForms\nUp\nFrequently Asked Questions\n›","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/exemptions#main-content)\n\nThe Department of State Health Services is currently undergoing Sunset review. 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Texas Immunization Exemptions\n\n[main content](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/exemptions)\n\n# Texas Immunization Exemptions\nThis page provides information about Texas Immunization Exemptions .\n\n[Immunizations](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations)\n\n[Immunizations](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations)\n\n[School and Childcare](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school)\n\n- [Requirements](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/requirements)\n- [Back-to-School](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/back-to-school)\n- [Forms](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/forms)\n- [Texas Immunization Exemptions](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/exemptions)\n- [Frequently Asked Questions](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/faqs)\n\n# Texas Immunization Exemptions\n![Texas Capitol Building](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/images\/texas-capitol-bldg.jpg?cb=1775783990)House Bill (H.B.) 1586, 89th Legislature, Regular Session passed and amended Texas [Health and Safety Code §161.0041](https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/HS\/pdf\/HS.161.pdf).\n\nDSHS revised the Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 97, §97.62 Exclusions from Compliance and §97.64 Required Vaccinations and Exclusions for Students Enrolled in Health-related and Veterinary Courses in Institutions of Higher Education.\n\nDSHS now posts a blank immunization [exemption affidavit form, stock F11-11755 (PDF)](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/pdf\/pdf_stock\/f11-11755.pdf) for a person to download, complete, notarize, and submit to their child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including students enrolled in health-related or veterinary courses. A person may request DSHS print and mail the form via the United States Postal Service to the requested address.\n\nThe current process for requesting the form is available below.\n***\n\n## Immunization Exemptions Overview\n[Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §97.62](https:\/\/texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com\/rules-and-meetings?$locale=en_US&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&queryAsDate=03%2F28%2F2025&recordId=179069) covers the conditions under which a student can request an exemption from getting immunizations to enter their school or college. There are three conditions for exemption:\n\n1. If a health care provider determines that it is not safe for the student to get a certain vaccine.\n2. If the student is in the United States military.\n3. If the student has a religious or personal belief that goes against getting immunized.\n\n***NOTE:** Please note that these rules only apply to students in Texas and not employees who need an exemption from immunizations required by their employer.*\n\n## Exemptions for Medical Reasons\nSome people may have medical reasons for not getting certain vaccines. Only a doctor (MD or DO) can write a note explaining why someone cannot receive a vaccine. Schools and child-care centers must accept it. The signed note is only valid for one year unless your doctor states that you have a life-long condition.\n\n## Requesting an Exemption for Reasons of Conscience\nA child's parent, a legal guardian, or a student 18 years or older has the option to download and print the blank immunization exemption affidavit form.\n\nTo receive an exemption, students and parents or legal guardians, on behalf of their child, may download an affidavit form using the methods outlined below.\n\nFirst, download and print the blank [Affidavit Exemption from School or Child-Care Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/pdf\/pdf_stock\/f11-11755.pdf), Stock No. F11-11755.\n\nDSHS suggests you review the [How to Complete and File Your Immunization Exemption Affidavit](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/pdf\/pdf_stock\/11-12953.pdf), Stock No. 11-12953 and the [Benefits and Risks of Vaccination](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/pdf\/pdf_stock\/11-11846.pdf), Stock No. 11-11846.\n\nTo request that DSHS mail you the form, submit a request through the United States Postal Service (USPS), commercial carrier, fax, online, or in person. DSHS does not accept phone and email requests. DSHS uses the USPS to mail requested forms with an estimated delivery within three weeks.\n\nUse the [Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/pdf\/pdf_stock\/ef11-13140.pdf), Stock No. EF11-13140. The request must include the following information:\n\n- Name of parent, legal guardian, or self (for the mailing label).\n- Complete USPS mailing address (for the mailing label).\n- Telephone number (to allow DSHS to contact the requestor if the request is not deliverable and returned to DSHS).\n- Number of requested affidavit forms.\n\n***NOTE:** DSHS does not retain this information. DSHS only uses it for the mailing label or to include in the documents sent to the requestor.*\n\n### You can request an affidavit through one of these methods:\n- **Via website:**\n  - [Affidavit Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience](https:\/\/co-request.dshs.texas.gov\/)\n- **By mail:**\n  - Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Section   \n    Mail Code 1946   \n    P.O. Box 149347   \n    Austin, Texas 78714-9347\n- **Fax:**\n  - (512) 776-7544\n- **In person:**\n  - Texas Department of State Health Services   \n    1100 West 49th Street   \n    Austin, Texas 78756\n\n***NOTE:** You must notarize all affidavits before submitting them to the school or child-care facility. Do not modify them in any way before submitting them to the school or child-care facility.*\n\n## Submitting an Exemption for Reasons of Conscience\nMake sure to submit the student’s name and date of birth, sign the document, and notarize the affidavit form from DSHS.\n\nSubmit the completed and notarized form to the child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including those offering health-related or veterinary courses. The exemption is valid for two years after the notary date. A child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including those offering health-related or veterinary courses, may exclude a child or student not immunized for reasons of conscience, religion, or medical exemption from attending to school if there is an official emergency or an outbreak designated by the school or public health department.\n\n***\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n### What is the main change House Bill (H.B.) 1586 (89th Legislature, Regular Session) made to request vaccine exemption for reasons of conscience affidavit forms?\nBeginning **September 1, 2025**, blank immunization exemption affidavit forms may be downloaded from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website. The option to request a vaccine exemption through DSHS is still available.\n\n### How do I obtain a vaccine exemption for reasons of conscience through DSHS?\nYou may request a blank immunization exemption affidavit form by submitting a request through the U.S. Postal Service, commercial carrier, fax, online, or in person. Phone and email requests are not accepted. Affidavit forms submitted through mail, fax or online will be mailed to you via the U.S. Postal Service. Request submitted in person may be picked up same day. The request must include the name of the requester and a complete return mailing address.\n\n**Mailing Address:**  \nDepartment of State Health Services (DSHS)   \nImmunizations  \nMC-1946  \nP. O. Box 149347   \nAustin, TX 78714-9347\n\n**Hand Deliver:**  \nDepartment of State Health Services (DSHS)   \nLobby  \n1100 West 49th Street   \nAustin, TX 78756\n\n**Fax:** (512) 776-7544\n\n**Secure online request form for exemption affidavit:**  \n[Affidavit Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience](https:\/\/co-request.dshs.texas.gov\/)\n\n### What is the turnaround time for conscientious exemption requests submitted through fax, online or in person?\nUpon receipt, exemption requests submitted through fax, online or in person will be processed and mailed within approximately **three weeks**. This time period allows sufficient time for mail delivery.\n\n**Note:** you may download a blank immunization affidavit form from the DSHS website at any time.\n\n### What information will be listed on the blank immunization exemption affidavit form I receive?\nInformation on the form will include a list of required vaccines for which exemptions may be requested; a statement for the parent, guardian, or student, if over the age of 18, stating that the information provided on the form is true and correct and acknowledgement that they have read the attached information entitled The Benefits and Risks of Vaccinations information form.\n\nThe blank immunization exemption affidavit form must be signed by a notary public.\n\n### What should I do with the blank immunization exemption affidavit form?\nAfter the blank immunization exemption affidavit form is filled out, signed and notarized, you must submit it to the student’s school, child-care facility, institutions of higher education, including students enrolled in health-related and veterinary courses.\n\n### How long will my immunization exemption affidavit remain valid?\nEach individual blank immunization exemption affidavit is valid for two years from the date it is notarized.\n\n### What happens if I lose the original blank immunization exemption affidavit?\nIf you lose the exemption affidavit, you may download another one from the DSHS website or submit a new request following the procedures for DSHS to mail you the form.\n\n### What if my student changes schools?\nThe blank immunization exemption affidavit is part of the student’s school records and should be sent to the new school with other school records.\n\n### What will happen to the information collected on my student?\nAll information included in the request for the affidavit that was submitted to DSHS will be returned to you along with the blank immunization exemption affidavit forms. No information will be maintained.\n\n### What requirements must be met for my child to attend school?\nThe following requirements must be met for a child to attend school:\n\n1. The student has been immunized in accordance with the rules;\n2. The student has an exemption affidavit from immunization requirements on file with the school in accordance with the rules; or\n3. The student is entitled to 30-day provisional enrollment.\n\n### Does a child have a 30-day provisional enrollment in school while awaiting the vaccine exemption form?\nYes. A child may be provisionally enrolled for 30-days while awaiting vaccine exemption. [Rule §97.66](https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftexas-sos.appianportalsgov.com%2Frules-and-meetings%3F%24locale%3Den_US%26interface%3DVIEW_TAC_SUMMARY%26queryAsDate%3D03%252F28%252F2025%26recordId%3D179073&data=05%7C02%7CGreg.Leos%40dshs.texas.gov%7C4689040409c44919f58708ddc54b1919%7C9bf9773282b9499bb16aa93e8ebd536b%7C0%7C0%7C638883648524042205%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=u%2F5E3DoCimsy1%2FN9lErwaS11f1nqO%2FeXmxnTCZ6RXJM%3D&reserved=0) and [Rule §97.69](https:\/\/texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com\/rules-and-meetings?$locale=en_US&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&queryAsDate=03%2F28%2F2025&recordId=179076) of the Texas Administrative Code contain the requirements for provisional enrollment.\n\n### What is required for school enrollment if I want my student to be exempted from some vaccines but not all of them?\nYou will need two different immunization documents:\n\n1. an official notarized DSHS blank immunization exemption affidavit for those vaccines that you have chosen for reasons of conscience to have your child exempt from; and\n2. a valid immunization record indicating the month, date, and year each vaccine for which your child is not exempt and was administered, with appropriate validation by a physician or public health clinic.\n\n### What should I expect if there is a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak - such as measles - at a school?\nWhen you sign a blank immunization exemption affidavit form, you also acknowledge that you understand that your exempted student may be excluded from school attendance in times of emergency or epidemic declared by the Texas Commissioner of Health.\n\n### Does this mean that vaccinated students may be attending school with other students who are not fully vaccinated?\nYes, the vaccinated students may be attending school with others who are not fully vaccinated.\n\n### Are there other reasons a child\/student may be exempted from vaccination requirements?\nYes. A child may be exempted from one or more vaccinations for medical reasons, history of disease, or serologic (blood) evidence of immunity.\n\n- **Medical Reasons**\n  - The parent, guardian, or student must provide the school with a certificate signed by a physician (Doctor of Medicine, M.D. or Doctor of Osteopathy, D.O.), registered and licensed to practice medicine in the United States, which states that, in the physician’s opinion, the immunization required would be injurious to the student’s health and well-being or to any of the student’s family or household members. Unless a lifelong condition is specified, this certificate is valid for one year from the date signed by the physician and must be renewed every year for the exclusion to remain in effect.\n- **Serologic Evidence of Immunity to Disease**\n  - Serologic confirmations of immunity to measles, rubella, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or varicella are acceptable. Evidence of measles, rubella, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or varicella illnesses must consist of a valid laboratory report that indicates confirmation of either immunity or infection.\n- **History of Disease**\n  - A written statement from a parent (or legal guardian, managing conservator), school nurse, student over the age of 18, or physician attesting to the student’s positive history of varicella disease (chickenpox), or of varicella immunity, is acceptable in lieu of a vaccine record for that disease. (See form at [Documenting History of Illness: Varicella (Chickenpox) — stock \\# C-9 *\\[PDF\\]*](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/pdf\/pdf_stock\/C-9.pdf))\n\n## Book traversal links for Texas Immunization Exemptions\n- [**‹** Forms](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/forms \"Go to previous page\")\n- [Up](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school \"Go to parent page\")\n- [Frequently Asked Questions **›**](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/faqs \"Go to next page\")\n\nAgency\n\nClick here to expand and collapse\n\nAgency\n\n- [About DSHS](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/about-dshs \"About DSHS\")\n- [Sunset Review](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/about-dshs\/legislative-information\/sunset-review)\n- [Legislative Information](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/about-dshs\/legislative-information \"Legislative Information\")\n- [Compact with Texans](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/compact-texans \"Compact with Texans\")\n- [Report a website issue](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/form\/report-a-website-issue \"Report a website issue\")\n- [Notice of Privacy Practices](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/notice-privacy-practices \"Notice of Privacy Practices\")\n- [Report Fraud, Waste, & Abuse](https:\/\/oig.hhs.texas.gov\/report-fraud-waste-or-abuse \"Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse\")\n\nCareers\n\nClick here to expand and collapse\n\nCareers\n\n- [Careers at DSHS](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/careers-dshs \"Careers at DSHS\")\n- [Internships at DSHS](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/internships-at-dshs \"Internships at DSHS\")\n- [Preventive Medicine Residency](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/preventive-medicine-residency \"Preventive Medicine Residency \")\n- [Volunteer Opportunities](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/office-practice-learning\/volunteer-opportunities \"Volunteer Opportunities\")\n\nResources\n\nClick here to expand and collapse\n\nResources\n\n- [Office of Practice and Learning](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/office-practice-learning \"Office of Practice and Learning\")\n- [Grand Rounds](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/grand-rounds-program \"Grand Rounds\")\n- [HIPAA](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/hipaa-dshs \"HIPAA\")\n- [Site Policies](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/site-policies \"Site Policies\")\n- [Site Map](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sitemap \"Site Map\")\n\nTexas\n\nClick here to expand and collapse\n\nTexas\n\n- [Texas.gov](https:\/\/www.texas.gov\/ \"Texas.gov\")\n- [Texas HHS](https:\/\/hhs.texas.gov\/ \"Texas HHS\")\n- [Texas Homeland Security](https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/organization\/hsgd \"Texas Homeland Security\")\n- [Texas Veterans Portal](https:\/\/veterans.portal.texas.gov\/ \"Texas Veterans Portal\")\n- [Statewide Search](https:\/\/www.tsl.texas.gov\/ \"Statewide Search\")\n\nCopyright © Texas Department of State Health Services. All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"[main content](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/exemptions)\n\nThis page provides information about Texas Immunization Exemptions .\n\n[Immunizations](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations)\n\n[Immunizations](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations)\n\n[School and Childcare](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school)\n\n- [Requirements](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/requirements)\n- [Back-to-School](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/back-to-school)\n- [Forms](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/forms)\n- [Texas Immunization Exemptions](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/exemptions)\n- [Frequently Asked Questions](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/immunizations\/school\/faqs)\n\n## Texas Immunization Exemptions\n![Texas Capitol Building](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/images\/texas-capitol-bldg.jpg?cb=1775783990)House Bill (H.B.) 1586, 89th Legislature, Regular Session passed and amended Texas [Health and Safety Code §161.0041](https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/HS\/pdf\/HS.161.pdf).\n\nDSHS revised the Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 97, §97.62 Exclusions from Compliance and §97.64 Required Vaccinations and Exclusions for Students Enrolled in Health-related and Veterinary Courses in Institutions of Higher Education.\n\nDSHS now posts a blank immunization [exemption affidavit form, stock F11-11755 (PDF)](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/pdf\/pdf_stock\/f11-11755.pdf) for a person to download, complete, notarize, and submit to their child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including students enrolled in health-related or veterinary courses. A person may request DSHS print and mail the form via the United States Postal Service to the requested address.\n\nThe current process for requesting the form is available below.\n***\n\n## Immunization Exemptions Overview\n[Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §97.62](https:\/\/texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com\/rules-and-meetings?$locale=en_US&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&queryAsDate=03%2F28%2F2025&recordId=179069) covers the conditions under which a student can request an exemption from getting immunizations to enter their school or college. There are three conditions for exemption:\n\n1. If a health care provider determines that it is not safe for the student to get a certain vaccine.\n2. If the student is in the United States military.\n3. If the student has a religious or personal belief that goes against getting immunized.\n\n***NOTE:** Please note that these rules only apply to students in Texas and not employees who need an exemption from immunizations required by their employer.*\n\n## Exemptions for Medical Reasons\nSome people may have medical reasons for not getting certain vaccines. Only a doctor (MD or DO) can write a note explaining why someone cannot receive a vaccine. Schools and child-care centers must accept it. The signed note is only valid for one year unless your doctor states that you have a life-long condition.\n\n## Requesting an Exemption for Reasons of Conscience\nA child's parent, a legal guardian, or a student 18 years or older has the option to download and print the blank immunization exemption affidavit form.\n\nTo receive an exemption, students and parents or legal guardians, on behalf of their child, may download an affidavit form using the methods outlined below.\n\nFirst, download and print the blank [Affidavit Exemption from School or Child-Care Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/pdf\/pdf_stock\/f11-11755.pdf), Stock No. F11-11755.\n\nDSHS suggests you review the [How to Complete and File Your Immunization Exemption Affidavit](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/pdf\/pdf_stock\/11-12953.pdf), Stock No. 11-12953 and the [Benefits and Risks of Vaccination](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/pdf\/pdf_stock\/11-11846.pdf), Stock No. 11-11846.\n\nTo request that DSHS mail you the form, submit a request through the United States Postal Service (USPS), commercial carrier, fax, online, or in person. DSHS does not accept phone and email requests. DSHS uses the USPS to mail requested forms with an estimated delivery within three weeks.\n\nUse the [Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form](https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/LIDS-Immunizations\/pdf\/pdf_stock\/ef11-13140.pdf), Stock No. EF11-13140. The request must include the following information:\n\n- Name of parent, legal guardian, or self (for the mailing label).\n- Complete USPS mailing address (for the mailing label).\n- Telephone number (to allow DSHS to contact the requestor if the request is not deliverable and returned to DSHS).\n- Number of requested affidavit forms.\n\n***NOTE:** DSHS does not retain this information. DSHS only uses it for the mailing label or to include in the documents sent to the requestor.*\n\n### You can request an affidavit through one of these methods:\n- **Via website:**\n  - [Affidavit Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience](https:\/\/co-request.dshs.texas.gov\/)\n- **By mail:**\n  - Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Section   \n    Mail Code 1946   \n    P.O. Box 149347   \n    Austin, Texas 78714-9347\n- **Fax:**\n  - (512) 776-7544\n- **In person:**\n  - Texas Department of State Health Services   \n    1100 West 49th Street   \n    Austin, Texas 78756\n\n***NOTE:** You must notarize all affidavits before submitting them to the school or child-care facility. 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Boilerpipe Text	main content This page provides information about Texas Immunization Exemptions . Immunizations Immunizations School and Childcare Requirements Back-to-School Forms Texas Immunization Exemptions Frequently Asked Questions Texas Immunization Exemptions House Bill (H.B.) 1586, 89th Legislature, Regular Session passed and amended Texas Health and Safety Code §161.0041 . DSHS revised the Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 97, §97.62 Exclusions from Compliance and §97.64 Required Vaccinations and Exclusions for Students Enrolled in Health-related and Veterinary Courses in Institutions of Higher Education. DSHS now posts a blank immunization exemption affidavit form, stock F11-11755 (PDF) for a person to download, complete, notarize, and submit to their child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including students enrolled in health-related or veterinary courses. A person may request DSHS print and mail the form via the United States Postal Service to the requested address. The current process for requesting the form is available below. Immunization Exemptions Overview Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §97.62  covers the conditions under which a student can request an exemption from getting immunizations to enter their school or college. There are three conditions for exemption: If a health care provider determines that it is not safe for the student to get a certain vaccine. If the student is in the United States military. If the student has a religious or personal belief that goes against getting immunized. NOTE:  Please note that these rules only apply to students in Texas and not employees who need an exemption from immunizations required by their employer. Exemptions for Medical Reasons Some people may have medical reasons for not getting certain vaccines. Only a doctor (MD or DO) can write a note explaining why someone cannot receive a vaccine. Schools and child-care centers must accept it. The signed note is only valid for one year unless your doctor states that you have a life-long condition. Requesting an Exemption for Reasons of Conscience A child's parent, a legal guardian, or a student 18 years or older has the option to download and print the blank immunization exemption affidavit form. To receive an exemption, students and parents or legal guardians, on behalf of their child, may download an affidavit form using the methods outlined below. First, download and print the blank Affidavit Exemption from School or Child-Care Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form , Stock No. F11-11755. DSHS suggests you review the How to Complete and File Your Immunization Exemption Affidavit , Stock No. 11-12953 and the Benefits and Risks of Vaccination , Stock No. 11-11846. To request that DSHS mail you the form, submit a request through the United States Postal Service (USPS), commercial carrier, fax, online, or in person. DSHS does not accept phone and email requests. DSHS uses the USPS to mail requested forms with an estimated delivery within three weeks. Use the Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form , Stock No. EF11-13140. The request must include the following information: Name of parent, legal guardian, or self (for the mailing label). Complete USPS mailing address (for the mailing label). Telephone number (to allow DSHS to contact the requestor if the request is not deliverable and returned to DSHS). Number of requested affidavit forms. NOTE: DSHS does not retain this information. DSHS only uses it for the mailing label or to include in the documents sent to the requestor. You can request an affidavit through one of these methods: Via website: Affidavit Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience By mail: Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Section Mail Code 1946 P.O. Box 149347 Austin, Texas 78714-9347 Fax: (512) 776-7544 In person: Texas Department of State Health Services       1100 West 49th Street       Austin, Texas 78756 NOTE: You must notarize all affidavits before submitting them to the school or child-care facility. Do not modify them in any way before submitting them to the school or child-care facility. Submitting an Exemption for Reasons of Conscience Make sure to submit the student’s name and date of birth, sign the document, and notarize the affidavit form from DSHS. Submit the completed and notarized form to the child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including those offering health-related or veterinary courses. The exemption is valid for two years after the notary date. A child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including those offering health-related or veterinary courses, may exclude a child or student not immunized for reasons of conscience, religion, or medical exemption from attending to school if there is an official emergency or an outbreak designated by the school or public health department.  Frequently Asked Questions ‹ Forms Up Frequently Asked Questions ›
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[Immunizations](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations) [Immunizations](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations) [School and Childcare](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school) - [Requirements](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/requirements) - [Back-to-School](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/back-to-school) - [Forms](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/forms) - [Texas Immunization Exemptions](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/exemptions) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/faqs) # Texas Immunization Exemptions ![Texas Capitol Building](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LIDS-Immunizations/images/texas-capitol-bldg.jpg?cb=1775783990)House Bill (H.B.) 1586, 89th Legislature, Regular Session passed and amended Texas [Health and Safety Code §161.0041](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/pdf/HS.161.pdf). DSHS revised the Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 97, §97.62 Exclusions from Compliance and §97.64 Required Vaccinations and Exclusions for Students Enrolled in Health-related and Veterinary Courses in Institutions of Higher Education. DSHS now posts a blank immunization [exemption affidavit form, stock F11-11755 (PDF)](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LIDS-Immunizations/pdf/pdf_stock/f11-11755.pdf) for a person to download, complete, notarize, and submit to their child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including students enrolled in health-related or veterinary courses. A person may request DSHS print and mail the form via the United States Postal Service to the requested address. The current process for requesting the form is available below. * ## Immunization Exemptions Overview [Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §97.62](https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?$locale=en_US&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&queryAsDate=03%2F28%2F2025&recordId=179069) covers the conditions under which a student can request an exemption from getting immunizations to enter their school or college. There are three conditions for exemption: 1. If a health care provider determines that it is not safe for the student to get a certain vaccine. 2. If the student is in the United States military. 3. If the student has a religious or personal belief that goes against getting immunized. NOTE:* Please note that these rules only apply to students in Texas and not employees who need an exemption from immunizations required by their employer.* ## Exemptions for Medical Reasons Some people may have medical reasons for not getting certain vaccines. Only a doctor (MD or DO) can write a note explaining why someone cannot receive a vaccine. Schools and child-care centers must accept it. The signed note is only valid for one year unless your doctor states that you have a life-long condition. ## Requesting an Exemption for Reasons of Conscience A child's parent, a legal guardian, or a student 18 years or older has the option to download and print the blank immunization exemption affidavit form. To receive an exemption, students and parents or legal guardians, on behalf of their child, may download an affidavit form using the methods outlined below. First, download and print the blank [Affidavit Exemption from School or Child-Care Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LIDS-Immunizations/pdf/pdf_stock/f11-11755.pdf), Stock No. F11-11755. DSHS suggests you review the [How to Complete and File Your Immunization Exemption Affidavit](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LIDS-Immunizations/pdf/pdf_stock/11-12953.pdf), Stock No. 11-12953 and the [Benefits and Risks of Vaccination](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LIDS-Immunizations/pdf/pdf_stock/11-11846.pdf), Stock No. 11-11846. To request that DSHS mail you the form, submit a request through the United States Postal Service (USPS), commercial carrier, fax, online, or in person. DSHS does not accept phone and email requests. DSHS uses the USPS to mail requested forms with an estimated delivery within three weeks. Use the [Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LIDS-Immunizations/pdf/pdf_stock/ef11-13140.pdf), Stock No. EF11-13140. The request must include the following information: - Name of parent, legal guardian, or self (for the mailing label). - Complete USPS mailing address (for the mailing label). - Telephone number (to allow DSHS to contact the requestor if the request is not deliverable and returned to DSHS). - Number of requested affidavit forms. *NOTE: DSHS does not retain this information. DSHS only uses it for the mailing label or to include in the documents sent to the requestor.* ### You can request an affidavit through one of these methods: - Via website: - [Affidavit Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience](https://co-request.dshs.texas.gov/) - By mail: - Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Section Mail Code 1946 P.O. Box 149347 Austin, Texas 78714-9347 - Fax: - (512) 776-7544 - In person: - Texas Department of State Health Services 1100 West 49th Street Austin, Texas 78756 *NOTE: You must notarize all affidavits before submitting them to the school or child-care facility. Do not modify them in any way before submitting them to the school or child-care facility.* ## Submitting an Exemption for Reasons of Conscience Make sure to submit the student’s name and date of birth, sign the document, and notarize the affidavit form from DSHS. Submit the completed and notarized form to the child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including those offering health-related or veterinary courses. The exemption is valid for two years after the notary date. A child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including those offering health-related or veterinary courses, may exclude a child or student not immunized for reasons of conscience, religion, or medical exemption from attending to school if there is an official emergency or an outbreak designated by the school or public health department. * ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the main change House Bill (H.B.) 1586 (89th Legislature, Regular Session) made to request vaccine exemption for reasons of conscience affidavit forms? Beginning September 1, 2025, blank immunization exemption affidavit forms may be downloaded from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website. The option to request a vaccine exemption through DSHS is still available. ### How do I obtain a vaccine exemption for reasons of conscience through DSHS? You may request a blank immunization exemption affidavit form by submitting a request through the U.S. Postal Service, commercial carrier, fax, online, or in person. Phone and email requests are not accepted. Affidavit forms submitted through mail, fax or online will be mailed to you via the U.S. Postal Service. Request submitted in person may be picked up same day. The request must include the name of the requester and a complete return mailing address. Mailing Address: Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Immunizations MC-1946 P. O. Box 149347 Austin, TX 78714-9347 Hand Deliver: Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Lobby 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78756 Fax: (512) 776-7544 Secure online request form for exemption affidavit: [Affidavit Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience](https://co-request.dshs.texas.gov/) ### What is the turnaround time for conscientious exemption requests submitted through fax, online or in person? Upon receipt, exemption requests submitted through fax, online or in person will be processed and mailed within approximately three weeks. This time period allows sufficient time for mail delivery. Note: you may download a blank immunization affidavit form from the DSHS website at any time. ### What information will be listed on the blank immunization exemption affidavit form I receive? Information on the form will include a list of required vaccines for which exemptions may be requested; a statement for the parent, guardian, or student, if over the age of 18, stating that the information provided on the form is true and correct and acknowledgement that they have read the attached information entitled The Benefits and Risks of Vaccinations information form. The blank immunization exemption affidavit form must be signed by a notary public. ### What should I do with the blank immunization exemption affidavit form? After the blank immunization exemption affidavit form is filled out, signed and notarized, you must submit it to the student’s school, child-care facility, institutions of higher education, including students enrolled in health-related and veterinary courses. ### How long will my immunization exemption affidavit remain valid? Each individual blank immunization exemption affidavit is valid for two years from the date it is notarized. ### What happens if I lose the original blank immunization exemption affidavit? If you lose the exemption affidavit, you may download another one from the DSHS website or submit a new request following the procedures for DSHS to mail you the form. ### What if my student changes schools? The blank immunization exemption affidavit is part of the student’s school records and should be sent to the new school with other school records. ### What will happen to the information collected on my student? All information included in the request for the affidavit that was submitted to DSHS will be returned to you along with the blank immunization exemption affidavit forms. No information will be maintained. ### What requirements must be met for my child to attend school? The following requirements must be met for a child to attend school: 1. The student has been immunized in accordance with the rules; 2. The student has an exemption affidavit from immunization requirements on file with the school in accordance with the rules; or 3. The student is entitled to 30-day provisional enrollment. ### Does a child have a 30-day provisional enrollment in school while awaiting the vaccine exemption form? Yes. A child may be provisionally enrolled for 30-days while awaiting vaccine exemption. [Rule §97.66](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftexas-sos.appianportalsgov.com%2Frules-and-meetings%3F%24locale%3Den_US%26interface%3DVIEW_TAC_SUMMARY%26queryAsDate%3D03%252F28%252F2025%26recordId%3D179073&data=05%7C02%7CGreg.Leos%40dshs.texas.gov%7C4689040409c44919f58708ddc54b1919%7C9bf9773282b9499bb16aa93e8ebd536b%7C0%7C0%7C638883648524042205%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=u%2F5E3DoCimsy1%2FN9lErwaS11f1nqO%2FeXmxnTCZ6RXJM%3D&reserved=0) and [Rule §97.69](https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?$locale=en_US&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&queryAsDate=03%2F28%2F2025&recordId=179076) of the Texas Administrative Code contain the requirements for provisional enrollment. ### What is required for school enrollment if I want my student to be exempted from some vaccines but not all of them? You will need two different immunization documents: 1. an official notarized DSHS blank immunization exemption affidavit for those vaccines that you have chosen for reasons of conscience to have your child exempt from; and 2. a valid immunization record indicating the month, date, and year each vaccine for which your child is not exempt and was administered, with appropriate validation by a physician or public health clinic. ### What should I expect if there is a vaccine-preventable disease outbreak - such as measles - at a school? When you sign a blank immunization exemption affidavit form, you also acknowledge that you understand that your exempted student may be excluded from school attendance in times of emergency or epidemic declared by the Texas Commissioner of Health. ### Does this mean that vaccinated students may be attending school with other students who are not fully vaccinated? Yes, the vaccinated students may be attending school with others who are not fully vaccinated. ### Are there other reasons a child/student may be exempted from vaccination requirements? Yes. A child may be exempted from one or more vaccinations for medical reasons, history of disease, or serologic (blood) evidence of immunity. - Medical Reasons - The parent, guardian, or student must provide the school with a certificate signed by a physician (Doctor of Medicine, M.D. or Doctor of Osteopathy, D.O.), registered and licensed to practice medicine in the United States, which states that, in the physician’s opinion, the immunization required would be injurious to the student’s health and well-being or to any of the student’s family or household members. Unless a lifelong condition is specified, this certificate is valid for one year from the date signed by the physician and must be renewed every year for the exclusion to remain in effect. - Serologic Evidence of Immunity to Disease - Serologic confirmations of immunity to measles, rubella, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or varicella are acceptable. Evidence of measles, rubella, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or varicella illnesses must consist of a valid laboratory report that indicates confirmation of either immunity or infection. - History of Disease** - A written statement from a parent (or legal guardian, managing conservator), school nurse, student over the age of 18, or physician attesting to the student’s positive history of varicella disease (chickenpox), or of varicella immunity, is acceptable in lieu of a vaccine record for that disease. 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[Immunizations](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations) [Immunizations](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations) [School and Childcare](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school) - [Requirements](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/requirements) - [Back-to-School](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/back-to-school) - [Forms](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/forms) - [Texas Immunization Exemptions](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/exemptions) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/faqs) ## Texas Immunization Exemptions ![Texas Capitol Building](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LIDS-Immunizations/images/texas-capitol-bldg.jpg?cb=1775783990)House Bill (H.B.) 1586, 89th Legislature, Regular Session passed and amended Texas [Health and Safety Code §161.0041](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/pdf/HS.161.pdf). DSHS revised the Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 97, §97.62 Exclusions from Compliance and §97.64 Required Vaccinations and Exclusions for Students Enrolled in Health-related and Veterinary Courses in Institutions of Higher Education. DSHS now posts a blank immunization [exemption affidavit form, stock F11-11755 (PDF)](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LIDS-Immunizations/pdf/pdf_stock/f11-11755.pdf) for a person to download, complete, notarize, and submit to their child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including students enrolled in health-related or veterinary courses. A person may request DSHS print and mail the form via the United States Postal Service to the requested address. The current process for requesting the form is available below. * ## Immunization Exemptions Overview [Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §97.62](https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?$locale=en_US&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&queryAsDate=03%2F28%2F2025&recordId=179069) covers the conditions under which a student can request an exemption from getting immunizations to enter their school or college. There are three conditions for exemption: 1. If a health care provider determines that it is not safe for the student to get a certain vaccine. 2. If the student is in the United States military. 3. If the student has a religious or personal belief that goes against getting immunized. NOTE:* Please note that these rules only apply to students in Texas and not employees who need an exemption from immunizations required by their employer.* ## Exemptions for Medical Reasons Some people may have medical reasons for not getting certain vaccines. Only a doctor (MD or DO) can write a note explaining why someone cannot receive a vaccine. Schools and child-care centers must accept it. The signed note is only valid for one year unless your doctor states that you have a life-long condition. ## Requesting an Exemption for Reasons of Conscience A child's parent, a legal guardian, or a student 18 years or older has the option to download and print the blank immunization exemption affidavit form. To receive an exemption, students and parents or legal guardians, on behalf of their child, may download an affidavit form using the methods outlined below. First, download and print the blank [Affidavit Exemption from School or Child-Care Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LIDS-Immunizations/pdf/pdf_stock/f11-11755.pdf), Stock No. F11-11755. DSHS suggests you review the [How to Complete and File Your Immunization Exemption Affidavit](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LIDS-Immunizations/pdf/pdf_stock/11-12953.pdf), Stock No. 11-12953 and the [Benefits and Risks of Vaccination](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LIDS-Immunizations/pdf/pdf_stock/11-11846.pdf), Stock No. 11-11846. To request that DSHS mail you the form, submit a request through the United States Postal Service (USPS), commercial carrier, fax, online, or in person. DSHS does not accept phone and email requests. DSHS uses the USPS to mail requested forms with an estimated delivery within three weeks. Use the [Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience form](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/LIDS-Immunizations/pdf/pdf_stock/ef11-13140.pdf), Stock No. EF11-13140. The request must include the following information: - Name of parent, legal guardian, or self (for the mailing label). - Complete USPS mailing address (for the mailing label). - Telephone number (to allow DSHS to contact the requestor if the request is not deliverable and returned to DSHS). - Number of requested affidavit forms. *NOTE: DSHS does not retain this information. DSHS only uses it for the mailing label or to include in the documents sent to the requestor.* ### You can request an affidavit through one of these methods: - Via website: - [Affidavit Request for Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience](https://co-request.dshs.texas.gov/) - By mail: - Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Section Mail Code 1946 P.O. Box 149347 Austin, Texas 78714-9347 - Fax: - (512) 776-7544 - In person: - Texas Department of State Health Services 1100 West 49th Street Austin, Texas 78756 *NOTE: You must notarize all affidavits before submitting them to the school or child-care facility. Do not modify them in any way before submitting them to the school or child-care facility.* ## Submitting an Exemption for Reasons of Conscience Make sure to submit the student’s name and date of birth, sign the document, and notarize the affidavit form from DSHS. Submit the completed and notarized form to the child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including those offering health-related or veterinary courses. The exemption is valid for two years after the notary date. A child-care facility, school, or institution of higher education, including those offering health-related or veterinary courses, may exclude a child or student not immunized for reasons of conscience, religion, or medical exemption from attending to school if there is an official emergency or an outbreak designated by the school or public health department. Frequently Asked Questions - [‹ Forms](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/forms "Go to previous page") - [Up](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school "Go to parent page") - [Frequently Asked Questions ›](https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/faqs "Go to next page")
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