Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s latest push against vaccine mandates takes form in a new law now in force in the Lone Star State. Senate Bill 7 prohibits private employers from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates. SB 7 directly conflicts with federal guidance on the issue, which generally supports an employer’s right to implement such mandates.
SB 7 now in effect in Texas
The new law, which went into effect on February 6, amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to prohibit a private employer from enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates and authorizes an administrative penalty for violations of the law.
