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HB 514

Relating to a maternal health care workforce campaign.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Donna Howard and 3 co-sponsors

Texas launches a maternal health workforce recruitment campaign to address provider shortages in obstetrics, midwifery, and nursing specialties statewide.

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Bill Summary · HB 514

Legislative bill overview

HB 514 establishes a maternal health care workforce campaign in Texas designed to recruit and retain healthcare professionals in maternal health fields. The bill authorizes the state to develop coordinated educational and promotional efforts to address workforce shortages in obstetrics, midwifery, nursing, and related maternal health specialties.

Why is this important

Texas faces documented shortages of maternal health providers, particularly in rural and underserved areas, which correlates with maternal mortality and morbidity rates. A targeted workforce campaign could help address these gaps by increasing interest in maternal health careers and supporting professional development, ultimately improving access to prenatal and obstetric care across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and costs: The bill's actual budget allocation and funding sources are not specified in available information, raising questions about implementation feasibility and taxpayer investment
  • Effectiveness metrics: Without defined success measures or accountability mechanisms, it may be unclear whether the campaign achieves meaningful workforce increases
  • Scope limitations: A campaign alone may not address systemic issues like physician reimbursement rates, malpractice insurance costs, or work-life balance that drive maternal health provider shortages

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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