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SB1815: Relating to the transition of the nurse aide certification program from the Health and Human Services Commission to the Texas Board of Nursing and the creation of a workgroup on nursing career pathways.

: Kelly Hancock (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 13, 2025
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
Occupational Regulation
Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
NURSES & NURSE AIDES
Interim Studies
NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the transition of the nurse aide certification program from the Health and Human Services Commission to the Texas Board of Nursing and the creation of a workgroup on nursing career pathways.

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