Bill > HB4071

This bill: - Amends the Occupations Code to define "advanced practice registered nurse" (APRN) and clarify their scope of practice, including the ability to order diagnostic tests, formulate diagnoses, treat health problems, prescribe therapeutic and corrective measures, and serve as a primary care provider. - Authorizes the Texas Board of Nursing to license and regulate certain APRNs as independent practitioners, with some restrictions based on specialty and location. - Makes conforming changes throughout state law to recognize the expanded authority of APRNs, including their ability to prescribe and order drugs and devices, provide primary care services, and complete workers' compensation work status reports. - Requires the Texas Board of Nursing to adopt the necessary rules to implement these changes by February 1, 2024, and the bill takes effect on September 1, 2023.