> The Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), a medical school and research center in Houston, Texas, announced last week that it will mandate the latest COVID booster shot for its students, faculty, and employees. Almost all colleges receive government funding. This one could be an exception though. > In September Mr. Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 29, which prohibits local governments from requiring COVID-related masks, vaccines, or business shutdowns. However, a separate bill, “The Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Freedom Act,” intended to block any Texas entity, *including hospitals and private businesses*, from mandating COVID vaccines for employees, remains stalled. The bill that prevents any entity from mandating COVID vaccines has been stalled by procedure. It was tabled for discussion in the last session, but it was placed at the bottom of a long list with no hope of being heard before the house adjourned.