COVID-19 Vaccine Information

State Representative Michelle Beckley

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine?


  • As of Monday, March 29, 2021, everyone age 16 and older is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas.

What COVID-19 vaccines are available?


  • Moderna: Requires two doses. The second dose should be 4 to 6 weeks after your first dose.
  • Pfizer: Requires two doses. The second dose should be 3 to 6 weeks after your first dose.
  • Johnson & Johnson: Only requires one dose.

Where can I get the COVID-19 vaccine in North Texas?

Vaccination Hubs

  • Denton County: Register online or by calling 940-349-2585.
  • Dallas County: Register online or by calling 855-466-8639.


More than a dozen hubs in North Texas have been designated as COVID-19 vaccination hubs by the state health department. These large vaccination sites established by Texas in January seek to provide more people the vaccine and a simpler way to sign up for an appointment. The rules for registration at local hubs vary by city and county. Each hub decides who to vaccinate from their waitlists. You should call ahead and/or consult their websites for more information regarding registration.


Pharmacies

  • Albertsons: Vaccine availability information online.
  • CVS: Vaccine availability information online.
  • Kroger: Vaccine availability information online.
  • Tom Thumb: Vaccine availability information online.
  • Walgreens: Vaccine availability information online.


Please keep in mind that most pharmacies are offering vaccinations by appointment only. Be patient! Vaccines are still limited, so many pharmacies are maintaining  a waiting list for when additional vaccine is available. The second vaccine dose should be from the same provider/facility as the first dose, since the vaccine will be allocated accordingly.


Additional Locations

Click to view the interactive Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Map created by the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas Department of State Health Services.  Visit the Texas Department of State Health Services website regarding COVID-19 vaccines and additional resources.

How do I sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine?

Why should I get vaccinated for COVID-19?

  • COVID-19 can cause serious illness or even death, and there is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you. If you get sick, you could spread the disease to friends, family, and others around you. All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19 disease.

Can I still contract COVID-19 after vaccination?

  • There is a possibility that you can get infected after you get vaccinated, but the vaccine may prevent serious illness. Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines need two shots. The first shot gets your body prepared. Be sure to get your second shot at the time you are assigned, to assure that you have the best protection. 

Do I still need to wear a mask and socially distance after getting the vaccine?

  • Yes. While experts learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines under real-life circumstances, it will be important for us to maintain COVID-19 safety guidelines. This gives us the best chance at stopping this pandemic. 

The Impact of Voucher Programs on Public Schools in Texas: Why Defunding Public Schools is a Bad Idea

By Michelle Beckley • 06 Oct, 2023
Uncover the impact voucher programs have had on public schools in Texas and how defunding these institutions would be detrimental to student success.

House Bill 4072 Update

By State Representative Michelle Beckley • 06 Jul, 2021
The city council of Carrollton, Texas provided comments regarding House Bill 4072 , which was proposed during the 87th Texas Legislative Session. The city council of Carrollton, Texas expressed their opposition for HB 4072 . HB 4072 sought to simplify and clarify local sales and use tax administration by establishing as the state’s default sourcing method a destination-based method under which sales are sourced to the location where the item is shipped or delivered or where the purchaser takes possession. HB 4072 requires that local sales taxes be collected and reported based on an item’s final destination as opposed to the transaction location. The city council of Carrollton voiced that the proposed changes would have disproportionally impacted cities with large commercial bases, placed undue burden on businesses, and caused unintended consequences. Our office also reviewed the potential impact of HB 4072 on the City of Lewisville. If HB 4072 had been passed, the changes would have resulted in an annual loss of more than $10 million in sales tax for Lewisville. Lewisville would have likely faced reduced services and employee layoffs across all city departments, including police and fire departments. The Office of State Representative Beckley proudly represented the interests of Carrollton and Lewisville, by opposing this piece of legislation. HB 4072 intended to address a perceived inequity that results from the misuse of Chapter 380 agreements, but the Comptroller already has the authority to invalidate these types of agreements. Cities use Chapter 380 agreements to grow their economies and benefit their communities. HB 4072 was unsuccessful during the 87th Legislative Regular Session; it was voted out of the Ways & Means House Committee but did not make its way to the House Floor. HB 4072 was left pending in the Calendars Committee; the Calendars Committee has jurisdiction over the placement of bills and resolutions on appropriate calendars. The 87th Regular Session ended on May 31, 2021. Sincerely, State Representative Michelle Beckley

Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program

By State Representative Michelle Beckley • 22 Jun, 2021
Are you or a loved one heading to college this Fall? Does he/she/they need financial help? The Office of Representative Michelle Beckley is asking for submissions for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship. The Texas Armed Services Scholarship (TASSP) has been created to assist promising students from the State of Texas who are committed to education and service. It encourages young leaders to participate in the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, the Texas State Guard, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Merchant Marine, or to become commissioned officers in any branch of the armed services of the United States. Each year the governor and the lieutenant governor may each appoint two students, and each state senator and each state representative may appoint one student to receive an initial conditional scholarship award. The amount of the award will be up to $10,000 and cannot exceed the student’s cost of attendance. Eligibility for Nomination: Students selected must meet two of these four academic criteria: Be on track to graduate or have graduated high school with the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP), the distinguished level of achievement under the Foundation High School program, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Have a high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale Achieved a college readiness score on the SAT (1020) or ACT (23) Be ranked in the top one-third of the prospective high school graduating class Eligibility for Award: To receive a scholarship, an appointed student must: Be registered with Selective Service or be exempt Be enrolled an in good standing in a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program or another undergraduate officer commissioning program as certified by the institution Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) as indicated by the financial aid office at the recipient’s institution of higher education Enter into a written agreement with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Complete school-initiated Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program application by October 15, 2021 Repay the scholarship if requirements are not met If you’re interested in the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program, please send your resume and a short essay (300-500 words) explaining your interest in the program to Michelle.Beckley@house.texas.gov . You will receive an update to your nomination status by July 9, 2021. Feel free to reach out to our District Director , Ariana Johnson, if you have any questions about the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. Thanks and good luck! Please note: The scholarship applicant should be a House District 65 constituent. If you are unsure of who represents you in Texas, find out here . Best wishes, State Representative Michelle Beckley
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