If you need Texas immunization records for school, child care, college, nursing school, a health care job, travel, immigration, military paperwork, or your own family folder, start with the Texas Department of State Health Services and ImmTrac2. This 2026 guide explains the official request form, adult consent rule, school proof, local health department help, pharmacy records, and what to do when your shot record is missing.
To request Texas immunization records, start with the provider, pharmacy, school, college, local health department, or ImmTrac2 record release process. Texas DSHS says people who need a copy of their own or their child’s immunization record should fill out the official request form and submit it to ImmTrac2 by the listed route, such as email, mail, or fax depending on current instructions.
Official starting page: Texas DSHS ImmunizationsTexas is not like some states with a simple public instant-download portal for every resident. ImmTrac2 is the official Texas Immunization Registry, but records are available only when the person is included in the registry, the request matches correctly, and the correct consent or release form is used.
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What Is ImmTrac2 for Texas Immunization Records?
ImmTrac2 is the Texas Immunization Registry operated by the Texas Department of State Health Services. It is used by authorized users such as health care providers, public health offices, schools, and other approved organizations to store and access immunization information when the person has a record in the registry.
Official registry: ImmTrac2 portalA Texas vaccine record may also exist outside ImmTrac2. Your doctor may have it in the medical chart, a pharmacy may have vaccine receipts or app records, a school may have copies submitted for enrollment, and a local health department may have records from shots it administered.
State immunization hub: Texas DSHS ImmunizationsAsk the provider, pharmacy, or clinic that gave the vaccine before sending a state-level request.
Use the Texas DSHS Authorization to Release Official Immunization History form when you need an ImmTrac2 release.
Texas has an adult consent rule for keeping childhood records in ImmTrac2 after age 18.
How to Request Immunization Records Texas Step by Step
Use this order because it starts with the office most likely to have your shot dates and then moves to the official ImmTrac2 release process.
- Ask the provider, clinic, pharmacy, school, or local health department first. If the vaccine was given at a doctor’s office, county clinic, hospital system, CVS, Walgreens, H-E-B, Walmart, or another pharmacy, that location may be able to print a faster vaccine history.
- Check whether you need an official ImmTrac2 registry record. A school, college, employer, immigration office, or training program may accept a provider record, pharmacy printout, official health authority record, school record, or ImmTrac2 release depending on its rules.
- Use the Texas DSHS Authorization to Release Official Immunization History form. Texas DSHS lists form F11-11406 for requesting an official ImmTrac2 immunization history.
- Send the form using the current DSHS instructions. DSHS guidance lists ImmTrac2@dshs.texas.gov for record requests on the immunizations page, and the ImmTrac2 program page also lists mail and fax routes. Verify the current form before sending private information.
- If you are 18 or older, check the adult consent requirement. Adults may need to sign the ImmTrac2 Adult Consent Form, especially if they want childhood records retained in the registry.
- If the record is missing, search other places. Check old doctors, pharmacies, school records, military records, previous states, college health records, and local health departments.
- Save the record once you get it. Keep one printed copy and one PDF copy. Use a clear file name like “Texas-Immunization-Record-2026.pdf.”
Which Texas DSHS Immunization Record Form Do You Need?
The most common mistake is using the wrong form. Texas DSHS has different ImmTrac2 forms for official record release, adult consent, minor consent, newborn registration, disaster retention, and withdrawal of consent.
Official forms page: Texas DSHS immunization forms| Texas form | Use it for | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| F11-11406 | Authorization to Release Official Immunization History from ImmTrac2. | This is the key request form when you need an official Texas registry immunization history. |
| F11-13366 | ImmTrac2 Adult Consent Form. | Adults 18+ may need this to keep childhood records in the registry. |
| C-7 | ImmTrac2 Minor Consent Form. | Used for minor registry consent situations. |
| C-8 | Withdrawal of Consent and Confirmation Form. | Used when someone wants to remove consent or withdraw from ImmTrac2. |
| F11-12956 | Disaster Information Retention Consent. | Helpful in emergency/disaster retention situations listed by DSHS. |
| F11-11936 | Newborn Registration Form. | Used for newborn ImmTrac2 registration. |
Adult Texas Immunization Records and the Age 26 Rule
Adults often need vaccine records for college, nursing school, health care jobs, teacher training, travel, immigration medical exams, military paperwork, long-term care employment, or personal records. Texas DSHS states that a child registered in ImmTrac2 must sign an adult consent form when they turn 18.
Official program details: Texas DSHS ImmTrac2 programsTexas DSHS also says childhood immunization records are held until the participant turns 26. If an adult does not submit the ImmTrac2 Adult Consent Form by the 26th birthday, DSHS says the immunization records are deleted from the registry. This is a big deal for adults who were vaccinated as children in Texas and now need proof years later.
Adult consent form listing: DSHS ImmTrac2 forms| Adult situation | Best first move | What to ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Age 18 to 26 | Check adult consent and request records. | ImmTrac2 Adult Consent Form and official immunization history release. |
| Over age 26 | Check providers, pharmacies, schools, and old records. | Provider vaccine history, pharmacy records, school copies, or titers if accepted. |
| Health care job | Ask occupational health what proof they accept. | MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, Tdap, flu, COVID-19, TB testing, and titers if required. |
| Immigration medical exam | Ask the civil surgeon before paying for tests. | Vaccine dates, official records, foreign records, or accepted lab proof. |
Texas School and Child Care Immunization Records
Texas DSHS says the Texas Administrative Code sets vaccination requirements for children in public and private schools, child care, and pre-K. For families, the practical need is usually proof of vaccination that shows vaccine names and dates in a format the school can accept.
Official school page: Texas DSHS school and child care vaccine requirementsA Texas school record may come from a doctor, clinic, local health department, official state or local health authority, school official record, or ImmTrac2 when available. Do not assume a pharmacy app screenshot is enough for every school. Ask the school registrar or nurse what format they accept.
Requirements page: Texas school and college requirements| School situation | Likely proof needed | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Texas child care or pre-K | Age-appropriate vaccine record. | Ask pediatrician, local health department, or clinic for a signed/stamped record. |
| K-12 enrollment | Official vaccine dates and required doses. | Bring provider record, local health department record, school copy, or ImmTrac2 history if available. |
| Transfer from another state | Previous state school or health record. | Contact the old state registry and bring records to the Texas school. |
| Medical exemption | Physician-supported documentation. | Follow DSHS and school instructions before enrollment deadlines. |
| Conscience or religious exemption | Texas exemption affidavit/form process. | Use the current DSHS exemption instructions, not old copied forms. |
Texas College Meningococcal Vaccine Proof
Texas DSHS says entering students at an institution of higher education must show proof of an initial meningococcal vaccination or booster dose during the five-year period before enrolling, and the vaccine must be received at least 10 days before the semester begins, unless an exemption or non-required category applies.
Official college requirement: Texas DSHS college entry requirementsFor college proof, Texas DSHS lists acceptable proof such as a form with a physician or designee signature or stamp, an official immunization record from a state or local health authority, or an official record received from school officials including out-of-state school records. Students may get records from a private provider, local health department, or ImmTrac2 if the record is in the registry.
Check meningococcal proof early. Waiting until move-in week can cause registration holds.
Ask the previous college, high school, provider, or state registry for records.
Some students age 22 or older may not be required, but always verify with the school.
Texas Local Health Department Help: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Austin and More
Local health departments can be useful when a provider is closed, a child received vaccines through a county clinic, a school needs a record quickly, or ImmTrac2 does not show a complete result. In large Texas areas, residents often search by county or city because the local office may have the record from shots it gave.
| If you live near | Common local search | Practical action |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | Harris County immunization records. | Check provider, pharmacy, school, city/county health department, then ImmTrac2 release. |
| Dallas | Dallas County vaccine records. | Ask the clinic or local health department that gave the vaccine for a printed history. |
| San Antonio | Bexar County or San Antonio immunization records. | Use provider records, Metro Health/local health department help, and ImmTrac2 release when needed. |
| Fort Worth | Tarrant County immunization records. | Bring photo ID and ask the local public health office about its current record process and any fee. |
| Austin | Travis County immunization records. | Check Austin-area provider portals, pharmacies, school records, and local public health records. |
| El Paso, McAllen or border areas | Texas, Mexico, military, or previous clinic vaccine proof. | Bring foreign records, translations if needed, and ask the receiving school/employer what proof is accepted. |
CVS, Walgreens, H-E-B, Walmart, Costco and Pharmacy Vaccine Records in Texas
Many Texas adults received flu, COVID-19, RSV, shingles, pneumonia, Tdap, hepatitis, or travel vaccines at pharmacies. These records may not always be easy to find in one place. Check the pharmacy account used at the appointment and call the exact store if the app does not show the record.
Check your CVS account, MinuteClinic visit history, or call the store that gave the vaccine.
Use the same profile, phone number, and email used at the vaccine appointment.
Ask the H-E-B pharmacy location for vaccine history or proof of administered doses.
Call the pharmacy location directly if your online profile does not show the vaccine.
Request vaccine dates and proof from the pharmacy where the shot was given.
Ask for vaccine name, date, lot number if available, clinic name, and provider signature if needed.
What If Your Texas Immunization Record Is Missing?
A missing ImmTrac2 record does not prove the vaccine never happened. It may mean the shot was not reported, the person was not included in the registry, the request information did not match, the record was under a previous name, the vaccine happened in another state, or adult consent was not completed before age 26.
Cross-state search help: CDC state IIS contacts| Problem | What it may mean | What to try next |
|---|---|---|
| No ImmTrac2 match | The record may not be in the registry or the request details may not match. | Try provider, pharmacy, school records, local health department, and previous names. |
| Adult over 26 | Childhood registry records may have been deleted if adult consent was not submitted. | Search old doctors, schools, pharmacies, military records, and ask about titers. |
| Out-of-state vaccines | Vaccines may be in another state registry. | Use CDC’s IIS directory and contact the state where the vaccine was given. |
| Name change | Record may be under maiden name, hyphenated name, old legal name, or nickname. | Search with previous names, exact date of birth, and old contact details. |
| Military or VA shots | Records may be in military or federal systems, not only Texas systems. | Check VA, TRICARE, base clinic, service medical records, or federal health portal. |
| Foreign vaccine record | Texas offices may need translated names, dates, and spacing review. | Bring original documents to the school, provider, civil surgeon, or local health department. |
Titer Tests When Texas Vaccine Records Are Lost
A titer is a blood test that may show immunity to certain diseases. It can help adults whose childhood records are gone, but it is not a magic replacement for every requirement. The organization asking for proof decides whether titers are accepted.
| Situation | Titers may help with | Ask before paying |
|---|---|---|
| Health care job | MMR, varicella, hepatitis B. | Ask occupational health which lab result format they accept. |
| Nursing, medical, or dental program | MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, sometimes other proof. | Ask the school portal or compliance office for exact rules. |
| Immigration medical exam | Civil surgeon-reviewed proof. | Ask the civil surgeon before ordering labs. |
| K-12 school | Limited situations only. | Follow Texas DSHS and school instructions. |
Official Texas Immunization Record Links
Use official sources first. This page is an independent guide and is not Texas DSHS, ImmTrac2, CDC, a school district, a pharmacy, a provider, or a local health department.
Main Texas immunization page, including record request guidance and school vaccine links.
Open Texas DSHSOfficial Texas Immunization Registry portal for authorized users and organizations.
Open ImmTrac2Official ImmTrac2 forms including record release and adult consent forms.
Open DSHS formsDSHS program page explaining request records, adult consent, mail and fax details.
Open ImmTrac2 program pageTexas DSHS school, child care, exemptions, and immunization requirement information.
Open school pageTexas minimum vaccine requirements and college meningococcal proof information.
Open requirements pageUse this if vaccines were given in another state before moving to Texas.
Open CDC state registry directoryGeneral federal guidance on locating vaccination records.
Open CDC record guidanceFind nearby vaccine clinics if you need an updated dose after confirming requirements.
Open Vaccines.govSource Check and Trust Note
This Texas guide was checked against Texas DSHS immunization pages, ImmTrac2 program guidance, the Texas DSHS immunization forms page, school and child care vaccine requirement pages, college meningococcal proof guidance, the official ImmTrac2 registry portal, CDC IIS contacts, and CDC vaccination record guidance. Form numbers, revision dates, email instructions, fax numbers, school rules, exemption processes, and provider participation can change. Always verify final requirements with Texas DSHS, ImmTrac2, your local health department, provider, school, college, employer, pharmacy, or civil surgeon before submitting private health information.
Immunization Records Texas FAQs
Start with the provider, pharmacy, school, college, or local health department most likely to have the record. If you need an official ImmTrac2 history, use the Texas DSHS Authorization to Release Official Immunization History form.
Texas DSHS immunizationsImmTrac2 is the Texas Immunization Registry operated by Texas DSHS. It stores immunization records when the person is included in the registry and supports authorized users such as providers, schools, and public health offices.
ImmTrac2 portalNot always. Texas ImmTrac2 is not a simple instant public download portal for every resident. Many public requests require the official release form, provider help, pharmacy records, school records, or local health department assistance.
Texas DSHS lists F11-11406, the ImmTrac2 Authorization to Release Official Immunization History, for requesting an official immunization history.
Texas DSHS formsTexas DSHS lists ImmTrac2@dshs.texas.gov on its immunization record guidance. Always verify the current DSHS page and current form instructions before emailing private information.
Verify current DSHS instructionsTexas sources list 800-252-9152 for immunization information and 800-348-9158 for ImmTrac2 customer support. Check the current DSHS page before calling because phone routes can change.
A parent, legal guardian, or managing conservator can use the appropriate official route when requesting a child’s record. Providers, schools, local health departments, and the F11-11406 release form may help depending on the situation.
Texas DSHS says a child registered in ImmTrac2 must sign an adult consent form when they turn 18. Childhood records are held until age 26, and if adult consent is not submitted by then, the records are deleted from the registry.
ImmTrac2 program guidanceA missing ImmTrac2 record does not always mean the vaccine was never given. Check providers, pharmacies, schools, employers, military records, previous state registries, and local health departments.
Texas DSHS college guidance says an official record received from school officials, including records from out of state, can be acceptable for certain proof situations. K-12 and child care offices may have their own review process, so ask the school directly.
Texas requirementsTexas DSHS says entering college students generally must show proof of meningococcal vaccination or booster within the five-year period before enrollment, at least 10 days before the semester begins, unless not required or exempt.
College requirement detailsThey may show if reported and matched correctly, but you should also check the pharmacy account directly. CVS, Walgreens, H-E-B, Walmart, Costco, and other pharmacies may have separate records for vaccines they administered.
Sometimes. Titers may help for certain health care, college, or clinical training requirements, but the office asking for proof decides whether titers are accepted. Ask before paying for lab tests.
Be careful. Immunization records are private health information. Use Texas DSHS, ImmTrac2, providers, schools, pharmacies, local health departments, and CDC state registry contacts before sharing personal information with third-party sites.
No. ImmunizationRecord.org is an independent informational guide. Use Texas DSHS, ImmTrac2, CDC, your provider, pharmacy, school, college, local health department, employer, or civil surgeon as the final authority.