A rider in the state budget for fiscal 2024-2025 takes effect, prohibiting any entity funded by the state health department from promoting COVID-19 vaccines; local health departments may still give the vaccine and hold clinics that offer other recommended vaccines as well. The reporting does not mention Amarillo.[1]
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that a state budget rider in effect from September 1, 2023 "prohibits any entity funded by the state health department from promoting COVID vaccines in fiscal years 2024 and 2025", while local health departments may still distribute the vaccine and hold clinics that also offer other recommended vaccines.
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No source located for this storyline ties the rider to the City's marketing contract, its payments or the department's COVID-19 grants.
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