SB 911 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain advanced practice registered nurses; authorizing a fee.

SB 911 defines key terms for regulating advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Texas, including nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists. The bill amends licensing definitions in the Occupations Code to clarify their scope of practice, such as administering medications under authorized protocols. It also authorizes a fee related to this regulatory framework. This bill directly affects APRNs and healthcare facilities employing them by standardizing their licensing and practice parameters under Texas law.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 24, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
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