Vaccination Coverage Levels in Texas Schools

The School Coverage webpage includes data from the DSHS Annual Report of Immunization Status. All public school districts and accredited private schools in Texas must complete the Annual Report of Immunization Status each year. The annual report provides immunization coverage levels for required vaccines among students in kindergarten and seventh grade, as reported by the school/district. It also captures data on the number of filed conscientious and medical exemptions. It is important to note that homeschooled children or children attending non-accredited private schools are not included in this report.

Per Texas Administrative Code §97.62, Texas law allows for an exemption from immunizations for reasons of conscience, including religious belief. To claim an exemption due to reasons of conscience, a student's parent or legal guardian must request, sign, and submit an official DSHS affidavit form to the child's school. The affidavit is valid for two years. This webpage contains data on the percentage of K-12 students by school district/accredited private school and by county that have an exemption on file with their school.

Learn about the most recent school year's conscience exemptions.

This survey is conducted annually to validate the results of the DSHS Annual Report of Immunization Status in Texas Schools. A random sample of public and private schools is selected for the survey each year. Local health department and DSHS staff review a random sample of immunization records from each selected school. Statewide vaccination coverage levels are available for kindergarten and seventh grade students attending public and private schools in Texas.

Learn more about the Annual Report of Immunization Status