Important Parent Notice
Regarding Immunizations
All students will need to be in compliance with the Department of State Health Services Immunization Guidelines prior to returning to school. The Department of State Health Services, in Mexia, Texas is open every Thursday, by appointment only, to serve any student, who has no insurance; who has Medicaid; and those who are "under-insured" (insurance does not cover immunizations). To make an appointment, call 254-562-3897.
All student will need to be current (their first day of school) on their vaccinations whether they are remote learning or in-person on campus. The campus nurse will need a copy of current immunizations.
Phone: (800) 252-9152
Fax: (512) 776-7544
Mailing Address
Immunization Unit
Department of State Health Services
Immunization Branch (MC 1946)
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
Physical Address
Department of State Health Services
Immunization Branch (MC 1946)
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756
Exemption from Immunization for Reasons of Conscience – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Stock # E11-13159 (Rev. 07/2012)
Chapter §97.62 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) describes the conditions under which individuals can seek exemptions from Texas immunization requirements. Exclusions from compliance are allowable on an individual basis for medical contraindications, reasons of conscience, including a religious belief, and active duty with the armed forces of the United States.