Nursing Practice Act

Texas · OC · §§ 301.001 to 301.657 · 162 sections

Overview

The Nursing Practice Act governs the practice of nursing as a licensed profession, establishing who is required to hold a license, whom the act does and does not reach, and the conditions under which certain medical acts may be delegated. It creates a regulatory board — setting its membership, eligibility requirements, terms, officers, staffing, and operating procedures — and vests that board with rulemaking authority, the power to set fees, responsibility for approving programs of nursing education, and the use of standardized examinations for licensure. The act also builds out the oversight side of that scheme, providing for complaints, disciplinary action against license holders, and enforcement, together with advisory committees and authority to operate limited pilot programs.

Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.

In the courts

Sections of this act have been cited in 23 court decisions.

Most-cited authority: 262 S.W.3d 316 - Ogletree v. Matthews

Sections covered

Tex. Occ. Code § 301.001SHORT TITLE1 cite
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.002DEFINITIONS9 cites
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.003APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.004APPLICATION OF CHAPTER1 cite
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.005REFERENCE IN OTHER LAW
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.006CLAIM OR DEFENSE FOR PROHIBITED RULE OR POLICY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.051BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.052MEMBER ELIGIBILITY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.053MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.054TERMS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.055GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.056PER DIEM; REIMBURSEMENT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.057OFFICERS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.058MEETINGS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.059TRAINING
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.101EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR1 cite
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.103PUBLIC RECORDS; REGISTRY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.104PERSONNEL; EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.105DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.106QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.107CAREER LADDER PROGRAM; PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.108EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY; REPORT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.151GENERAL RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.152RULES REGARDING SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.153RULES REGARDING ADVERTISING AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.154RULES REGARDING DELEGATION OF CERTAIN MEDICAL ACTS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.1545RULES ON CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMINAL CONVICTION OR DEFERRED ADJUDICATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.155FEES
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.156GIFTS AND GRANTS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.157PROGRAMS OF STUDY AND APPROVAL
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.1571USE OF STANDARDIZED EXAMINATIONS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.158DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.1581INFORMATION PROVIDED TO LICENSE HOLDERS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.1582POISON CONTROL CENTER INFORMATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.1583DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.159BOARD DUTIES REGARDING COMPLAINTS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.1595ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.1605PILOT PROGRAMS FOR INNOVATIVE APPLICATIONS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.1606PILOT PROGRAMS ON NURSE REPORTING SYSTEMS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.161ENFORCEMENT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.1615OBTAINING CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION; HEARING
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.162LEGAL COUNSEL
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.164ASSISTANCE OF PROSECUTOR
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.166USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.167NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.168DUTIES REGARDING PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY AGREEMENTS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.201PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.202COMPLAINTS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.203RECORDS AND ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINTS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.204GENERAL RULES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES REGARDING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND DISPOSITION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.205PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.206CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION COLLECTED FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAMS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.207CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR LICENSURE
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.251LICENSE REQUIRED
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.2511CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION FOR LICENSE APPLICANTS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.252LICENSE APPLICATION1 cite
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.253EXAMINATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.254EXAMINATION RESULTS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.255REEXAMINATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.256ISSUANCE OF LICENSE
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.257DECLARATORY ORDER OF LICENSE ELIGIBILITY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.258TEMPORARY PERMIT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.259RECIPROCAL LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT FOR CERTAIN FOREIGN APPLICANTS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.260TEMPORARY LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.261INACTIVE STATUS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.262LICENSING OF CERTAIN MILITARY VETERANS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.301LICENSE RENEWAL
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.3011CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION REQUIREMENT FOR RENEWAL
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.302RENEWAL OF EXPIRED LICENSE BY OUT-OF-STATE PRACTITIONER
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.303CONTINUING COMPETENCY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.304CONTINUING EDUCATION IN TICK-BORNE DISEASES
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.305CONTINUING EDUCATION IN NURSING JURISPRUDENCE AND NURSING ETHICS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.306FORENSIC EVIDENCE COLLECTION COMPONENT IN CONTINUING EDUCATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.307CONTINUING EDUCATION IN OLDER ADULT OR GERIATRIC CARE
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.308CONTINUING EDUCATION IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.309CONTINUING EDUCATION IN NUTRITION AND METABOLIC HEALTH
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.351DESIGNATIONS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.352PROTECTION FOR REFUSAL TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN CONDUCT1 cite
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.353SUPERVISION OF VOCATIONAL NURSE
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.354NURSE FIRST ASSISTANTS; ASSISTING AT SURGERY BY OTHER NURSES
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.356REFUSAL OF MANDATORY OVERTIME
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.401DEFINITIONS1 cite
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.4011GOOD FAITH REPORT BY NURSE
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.402MANDATORY REPORT BY NURSE2 cites
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.4025OPTIONAL REPORT BY NURSE1 cite
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.403DUTY OF PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE TO REPORT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.404DUTY OF NURSING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO REPORT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.405DUTY OF PERSON EMPLOYING NURSE TO REPORT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.406DUTY OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO REPORT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.407DUTY OF STATE AGENCY TO REPORT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.408DUTY OF LIABILITY INSURER TO REPORT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.409DUTY OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO REPORT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.410REPORT REGARDING IMPAIRMENT BY CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, MENTAL ILLNESS, OR DIMINISHED MENTAL CAPACITY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.4105BOARD RESPONSIBILITY FOLLOWING REPORT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.4106PEER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.411EFFECT OF FAILURE TO REPORT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.412REPORTING IMMUNITY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.413RETALIATORY ACTION2 cites
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.414NOTICE AND REVIEW OF REPORT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.415REBUTTAL STATEMENT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.416INVESTIGATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.417CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS; DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.418DISCLOSURE OF CHARGES OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.419GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING DUTY TO REPORT; MINOR INCIDENTS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.451CERTAIN PROHIBITED PRACTICES
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.4515USE OF CERTAIN NURSING TITLES
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.452GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION2 cites
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.4521PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.453DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY OF BOARD; METHODS OF DISCIPLINE
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.4531SCHEDULE OF SANCTIONS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.4535REQUIRED SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR REFUSAL OF LICENSE FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES1 cite
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.454NOTICE AND HEARING
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.455TEMPORARY LICENSE SUSPENSION OR RESTRICTION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.4551TEMPORARY LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR DRUG OR ALCOHOL USE
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.456EVIDENCE
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.457COMPLAINT AND INVESTIGATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.4575PROCEDURES FOR EXPERT ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE REVIEW
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.458INITIATION OF FORMAL CHARGES; DISCOVERY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.459FORMAL HEARING
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.460ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.461ASSESSMENT OF COSTS PROHIBITED
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.462VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF LICENSE
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.463AGREED DISPOSITION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.464INFORMAL PROCEEDINGS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.465SUBPOENAS; REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.466CONFIDENTIALITY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.467REINSTATEMENT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.468PROBATION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.469NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.470REFUND
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.471EMERGENCY CEASE AND DESIST ORDER
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.501IMPOSITION OF PENALTY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.502AMOUNT OF PENALTY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.503REPORT AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PENALTY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.504PENALTY TO BE PAID OR HEARING REQUESTED
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.505HEARING
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.506DECISION BY BOARD
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.507OPTIONS FOLLOWING DECISION: PAY OR APPEAL
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.508COLLECTION OF PENALTY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.509DETERMINATION BY COURT
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.510REMITTANCE OF PENALTY AND INTEREST
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.511ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.551INJUNCTION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.552MONITORING OF LICENSE HOLDER
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.553CIVIL PENALTY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.554CRIMINAL PENALTY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.555APPEAL
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.601DEFINITION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.602RULES
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.603APPLICABILITY
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.604REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.605COMPLIANCE WITH RULES
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.606INSPECTIONS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.607REQUESTS FOR INSPECTION AND ADVISORY OPINIONS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.651DEFINITIONS
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.652IMPOSITION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.653REPORT AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.654RESPONSE
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.655ACTION FOLLOWING RESPONSE
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.6555DEFERRED ACTION
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.656REPORT TO BOARD
Tex. Occ. Code § 301.657EFFECT ON ACCEPTANCE OF CORRECTIVE OR DEFERRED ACTION

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