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HB 1731

Relating to the physician assistant licensure compact; authorizing a fee.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Liz Campos and 3 co-sponsors

Texas enters physician assistant licensure compact allowing PA practice across member states without separate licenses; authorizes regulatory fees.

Left pending in committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1731

Legislative bill overview

HB 1731 would authorize Texas to enter into the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement allowing PAs licensed in one member state to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill also authorizes the Texas Medical Board to collect fees necessary to administer the compact.

Why is this important

This compact addresses healthcare workforce mobility and access, particularly in underserved areas. By reducing licensing barriers, PAs could more easily relocate or provide telehealth services across state lines, potentially improving healthcare availability in regions with provider shortages. It also simplifies practice logistics for PAs working in multiple states.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory uniformity concerns: Critics may worry that streamlined reciprocal licensing could lower standards if member states have varying oversight requirements or disciplinary thresholds
  • State sovereignty: Some may object to ceding licensure authority to an interstate compact rather than maintaining exclusive state control over medical practitioners
  • Fee structure and cost: The bill authorizes fees without specifying amounts, which could generate uncertainty about costs passed to PAs and ultimately patients

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

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