Lawmakers in the Texas House ran out the clock to kill two measures that would have provided substantial protection against the abuses experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaccine Mandates
Clock Runs Out: Conservative Legislation Dies in the Texas House
Measures addressing the protection of children, the governor’s emergency powers, and election security were killed by House lawmakers amid legislative deadlines.
Texas Senate Approves Legislation Setting Limited ‘Guardrails’ Against COVID Mandates
Senate Bill 1024 codifies elements of Gov. Greg Abbott’s continued COVID-19 emergency executive order.
Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Freedom Act Approved by Senate
The measure codifies portions of Gov. Greg Abbott’s ongoing emergency executive order recognizing an individual’s right to “informed consent.”
Senate Blocks Medical Mandates, Future Shutdowns
Legislation banning government-enforced vaccine and mask mandates passes in the Texas Senate.
Texas Lawmakers Hear Testimony to Ban COVID-19 Mandates
“Three years of unparalleled government overreach has left in its wake a huge negative impact, some of which we are yet to realize.”
Texas House Committee Hears Testimony on Protecting Businesses From Vaccine Mandates
“These businesses deserve to be able to thrive and grow and be free to allow their employees to make private medical decisions without government interference or for fear of frivolous lawsuits.”
Houston Doctor Fights Texas Medical Board Over the COVID Jab, Ivermectin
“I did nothing wrong and will fight for what’s right—which is caring for patients.”
Texas Lawmaker Files Legislation to End COVID Mandates
“This series of bills will put an end, once and for all, to ineffective and crushing restrictions on our personal liberties that we saw during COVID-19.”
Vaccine Choice Rally Draws Hundreds to the Texas Capitol
“It is time to end mandates and put Texans first, because Texans call the shots!”