The conscientious exemption levels reported here represent the exemption levels among children attending public and private schools in Texas. Because children attending home schools are not included in this report, these levels do not represent exemption rates for the state of Texas or its public health regions. Online data is maintained for five years. More historical data is available upon request. Please complete requests using the data request form.
In accordance with 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 from the notarization date.
Note: Texas Administrative Code §97.62 states that students who haven't received the required immunizations for reasons of conscience may be excluded from school in times of emergency or epidemic declared by the Texas Commissioner of Health.
Learn about the most recent school year's conscience exemptions.