This week marked a significant development in Texas health policy as Speaker Dustin Burrows released interim charges for the Texas…
Monica GarzaMarch 27, 2026
A new report from the Paragon Health Institute is sounding the alarm for Texas policymakers. The analysis spotlights the $50 billion…
Monica GarzaOctober 23, 2025
On May 21, TNP President Erin Pérez testified for TNP in support of HB 1942, one of the priority bills…
Monica GarzaMay 23, 2025
Great news! HB 1942 passed the House today in a near unanimous vote. Next step--the Texas Senate! A big thank…
Monica GarzaMay 15, 2025
In a major step toward addressing Texas's rural healthcare shortages and removing restrictions on Texas nurse practitioners, on May 1…
Monica GarzaMay 5, 2025
Last week, the House Public Health Committee held a hearing on HB 3794 by Representative Drew Darby, APRN full practice…
Monica GarzaApril 23, 2025
On April 14, TNP and members of the Texans for Healthcare Access Coalition testified on full practice bill, HB 3794.…
Monica GarzaApril 16, 2025
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…
Monica GarzaApril 3, 2025
Last fall, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) published a new proposal to overhaul the agency’s rules that included a new…
Monica GarzaJanuary 27, 2025
