Career Pathways Nursing Workgroup

House Bill 3801, Section 10, 89^th Legislature, directs The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies to establish and oversee a one-time workgroup to assess the feasibility of better aligning the certification and career pathways of nurse aides, medication aides, personal care technicians, and persons trained in nursing during service in the United States armed forces into the nursing profession.

1. The workgroup will consist of:
   1. Executive heads (or representatives) from the Texas Board of Nursing, Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Education Agency, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
   2. Relevant academic and health care professionals.
2. The workgroup will:
   1. Assess current standards, regulations, and laws affecting the nursing profession.
   2. Evaluate the feasibility of aligning licensure and certification requirements for nurse aides, medication aides, personal care technicians, and individuals with military nursing training to reduce duplication in nursing education pathways.

By December 1, 2026, the workgroup must submit a report summarizing its findings to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and relevant legislative committees.

Upcoming Open Meetings

Workgroup Roster

To be announced.

Interested individuals in participating in the workgroup may complete the workgroup interest form, linked here, by Wednesday, January 7^th. Please review the eligibility criteria in the beginning of the form before completing your submission.