TNP Testifies at Senate Hearing on Insurance Bill HB 1942
On May 21, TNP President Erin Pérez testified for TNP in support of HB 1942, one of the priority bills...
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Legislation Passes the House
Great news! HB 1942 passed the House today in a near unanimous vote. Next step--the Texas Senate! A big thank...
TNP Testifies During State Affairs Hearing
In a major step toward addressing Texas's rural healthcare shortages and removing restrictions on Texas nurse practitioners, on May 1...
Rep. Darby Calls Out “White Coats,” Urges Public Health Committee to Act
Last week, the House Public Health Committee held a hearing on HB 3794 by Representative Drew Darby, APRN full practice...
House Hears Full Practice Bill, Rep. Darby Ends on Urgent Call to Action
On April 14, TNP and members of the Texans for Healthcare Access Coalition testified on full practice bill, HB 3794....
Two TNP Bills Advance in the Texas Legislature
In March, two bills on TNP’s legislative agenda, HB 861/SB 268 (Howard/Perry) and HB 1942/SB 1487 (Smithee/Perry) were scheduled for...
