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SB 1787

Relating to the licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Brent Hagenbuch

SB 1787 would create a licensing pathway for military veterans to work as health care providers in Texas, leveraging their military medical training to address workforce shortages.

Referred to Health & Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 1787

Legislative bill overview

SB 1787 would establish a licensing pathway for military veterans to practice as health care providers in Texas, potentially streamlining credentialing requirements or creating expedited approval processes for veterans with relevant military medical training. The bill recognizes military service members who received medical training during deployment or service as having credentials that could transfer to civilian health care practice.

Why is this important

Texas faces ongoing health care workforce shortages, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Veterans with medical training represent an untapped labor pool that could help address these gaps while also supporting veteran employment and transition to civilian careers.

Potential points of contention

  • Patient safety standards: Concerns about whether military medical training fully meets Texas licensure standards and whether expedited pathways could compromise quality assurance or public protection
  • Scope definition: Ambiguity about which military roles qualify, what credentials transfer, and what licensing category (nurses, paramedics, physician assistants, etc.) veterans would enter
  • Existing professional opposition: Licensed health care providers may resist reduced barriers to entry or alternative credentialing pathways that could affect job competition and wage standards

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

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