2017 Special Session (July 18 – August 16) The Texas Governor may call as many special sessions as necessary to pass essential legislation that did not pass during the regular session. Each special session lasts only 30 days, and the subject matter of legislation is limited to topics the Governor specifies in The Call. Governor Abbott’s […]
CNAP staff reviews the Texas Register each week, and reports items of direct interest to APRNs. Check this page regularly to identify new rules from the Board of Nursing and other state agencies that affect your practice. Also check important notices about the Texas Medicaid & CHIP Programs, or state agency meetings you might want to attend. CNAP […]
Why Are Rules & Regulations Important to APRNs? Most APRNs understand why changing legislation to remove practice barriers is important, but far fewer understand the role that regulation plays in achieving this goal. Without regular participation in the regulatory process by APRNs and the organizations that represent them, state agencies often overlook APRNs as potential providers […]