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2025 Capitol Days

We’re making our voices heard at the start of the 89th Legislative Session.

There's no better advocate for your patients and your profession than YOU!

Join colleagues from your region at the Texas State Capitol for a hands-on advocacy experience while earning continuing education credit. Capitol Day registration includes a video update on NP policy and regulations, on-site preparation for legislative visits, and a scheduled meeting with legislative staff.  Amplify your voice—register today!

REGISTRATION FEE

  • $50 for member
  • $35 for students
  • $109 nonmembers

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Learners will be awarded 3 Contact Hours. Completion of the course
evaluation is required for CE.

Statement:
Texas Nurse Practitioners is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Louisiana State Nurses Association – Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002640

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hampton Inn & Suites Austin
1701 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701

(Walking distance to Capitol)

Room Rate: $209.00 plus tax (includes breakfast) / Self-parking: $25

Book Now!

Capitol Day Dates

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

East Texas Regional Capitol Day

  • Texas NPs & The 88th Legislative Session: What You Need to Know (Video to watch before Capitol Day)
  • 10:00 am Legislative Visit Preparation Presentation
  • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Legislative Visits

Included in this regional day:

Schools: Houston Christian University, Stephen F Austin University, The University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, University of Texas Medical Branch, University of Texas at Tyler, Texas A&M – Texarkana

Affiliates: Brazosport Area Nurse Practitioners, East Texas Nurse Practitioners Association, Houston Area Nurse Practitioners, National Black Nurse Practitioner Association, North Harris Montgomery APN Society, Southeast Texas Nurse Practitioner Association

MARCH 10, 2025

North & West Texas Regional Capitol Day & Maternal Health Video Screening Panel

  • Texas NPs & The 88th Legislative Session: What You Need to Know (Video to watch before Capitol Day)
  • 10:00 am – Legislative Visit Preparation Presentation
  • 11:15 am – Women’s Health Video Screening
  • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Legislative Visits

Included in this regional day:

Schools: Texas Christian University, Texas Tech, University of Texas – Arlington, Texas Wesleyan University, West Texas A&M, Texas Women’s University

Affiliates: Fort Worth Region Nurse Practitioners, North Texas Nurse Practitioners, Panhandle Nurse Practitioners Association, South Plains Nurse Practitioners Association

MARCH 12, 2025

Central Texas Regional Capitol Day

  • Texas NPs & The 88th Legislative Session: What You Need to Know (Video to watch before Capitol Day)
  • 10:00 am – Legislative Visit Preparation Presentation
  • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Legislative Visits

Included in this regional day:

Schools: University of Texas – Austin, Baylor, Texas State, Texas A&M – College Station

Affiliates: Austin Advanced Practice Nurses, Brazos Valley Nurse Practitioner Association, Central Texas Nurse Practitioners, Greater Texas Chapter of NAPNAP, Hill Country Nurse Practitioners Association, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses – Austin, San Antonio Nurses in Advanced Practice, South Texas Alamo Chapter of NAPNAP, Texas DNP, and Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses – Texas

APRIL 4, 2025

South Texas & Far West Regional Capitol Day

  • Texas NPs & The 88thLegislative Session: What You Need to Know (Video to watch before Capitol Day)
  • 10:00 am – Legislative Visit Preparation Presentation
  • 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Legislative Visits

Included in this regional day:

Affiliates: Valley Advanced Practice Nurses Association, El Paso Area Advanced Practice Nurses, Coastal Bend Nurse Practitioners, Laredo Advanced Practice Nurses Association

Can't Attend on Your Region's Date?

You’re welcome to join another region’s Capitol Day. You can also email Bella at bella@texasnp.org, who will do her best to arrange a meeting with your legislators. Please keep in mind that this cannot be guaranteed.

Schedule a Legislative Visit

Interested in coming to Austin or visiting your legislator locally in the district? Contact erin@texasnp.org. You can also apply for our Legislative Ambassador vacancies.

Learn More

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