Relating to an education program to enable certain students to practice medicine in certain rural counties and to physician delegation of certain medical acts to advanced practice registered nurses, including in certain rural counties.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Greg Bonnen and 2 co-sponsors

Texas bill expands medical student practice and APRN authority in rural counties to address physician shortages, trading increased access against traditional oversight requirements.

Placed on General State Calendar

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