Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 623: Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to determine whether to administer a vaccine, including a COVID-19 vaccine.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 623 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on December 16, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to determine whether to administer a vaccine, including a COVID-19 vaccine. Primary sponsor: Charles Schwertner (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): Co-author authorized.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwertner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Bob Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Kevin Sparks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Co-author authorized
- Co-author authorized
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
- Referred to Health & Human Services
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate