The Texas Board of Nursing submits all proposed rule changes to the Texas Register, a weekly publication that serves as the notice bulletin of state agency rulemaking. The Texas Register contains emergency, proposed, and adopted rules; notices of withdrawn and repealed rules;	notices of rule review and other information submitted by state agencies for publication. The Texas Register is maintained by the Office of	the Secretary of State and viewed from this link: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/index.shtml.
2011 Agency Rule Review Plan.
The Board has proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §213.33, relating to Factors Considered for Imposition of Penalties/Sanctions. Comments are due no later than 5 p.m. on March 18, 2019.
The Board has proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 216, relating to Continuing Competency, Chapter 219, relating to Advanced Practice Nurse Education, and Chapter 221, relating to Advanced Practice Nurses.
Comments are due no later than November 11, 2018.
The Board has proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §217.13, relating to Peer Assistance Program, and new §217.24, relating to Telemedicine Medical Service Prescriptions.
Comments are due no later than October 14, 2018.
The Board has proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §§211.9, 222.8, and 222.10 and new §228.2.
Comments are due no later than September 30, 2018.
The Board has proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §§214.2 -214.4, 214.6 -214.11, 214.13; §§215.2 - 215.4, 215.6 - 215.11, 215.13; §217.1; §217.14; and §217.23.
Comments are due no later than July 1, 2018.
The Board has proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §213.35, concerning Knowledge, Skills, Training, Assessment and Research (KSTAR) Pilot Program.
The Board has proposed the repeal of 22 Tex. Admin. Code §217.16, concerning Reporting of Minor Incidents, and new22 Tex. Admin. Code §217.16, concerning Minor Incidents.
The Board has proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §217.19, concerning Incident Based Nursing Peer Review and Whistleblower Protections.
The Board has proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §217.20, concerning Safe Harbor Peer Review for Nurses and Whistleblower Protections.
Comments are due no later than April 2, 2018.
The Board has proposed amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §220.1, concerning Definitions, and the repeal of §§220.2 -220.4. These changes are necessary to implement the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact. The public comment period ends March 25, 2018.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §223.1, concerning Fees. The amendments are proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code §301.151 and §301.155 and are necessary to comply with budgetary requirements established by the Texas Legislature. The proposed amendments will reduce each current level of licensure renewal by $10, thereby making the new renewal fee for a vocational nurse license $45; the renewal fee for a registered nursing license $60; and the renewal fee for an advanced practice registered nursing license $50.
The Board proposes amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §217.1, Pertaining to Definitions. The proposal was published in the Texas Register on August 8, 2014, and the comment period ends September 7, 2014. You can access the publication at:http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0808/0808prop.pdf.
The Board proposes amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §215.5, Pertaining to Philosophy/Mission and Objectives/Outcomes. The proposal was published in the Texas Register on August 8, 2014, and the comment period ends September 7, 2014. You can access the publication at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0808/0808prop.pdf.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) is holding a public hearing on Thursday, July 3, 2014, to receive public comments on proposed new Chapter 221, §§221.1-221.15, relating to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, as was published in the Texas Register on May 30, 2014 (39 TexReg 4101-4118). This hearing is designed to provide an opportunity for nurses and others to comment on the proposed new chapter.
The hearing will take place on Thursday, July 3, 2014, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, or until all comments are received, if sooner, in Room 100, in the William P. Hobby Building, located at 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701.
Any person who wishes to appear before the Board during the hearing shall present himself/herself in person at the meeting and must fill out a registration form, which will be available at the meeting. Individuals not completing this form prior to the beginning of the hearing may not be allowed to speak, subject to the discretion of the President of the Board, or her designee.
Each speaker will be allowed no more than ten (10) minutes to present verbal comments.
Speakers are requested not to read prior written submissions.
Each organization with several representative members in attendance should have one representative speaker present the organization's comments.
The public hearing will be presided over by the Board's President, or her designee, who will reserve the right to modify time limits and order of presentation, should there be good cause to do so.
Persons with disabilities or who have special needs and who plan to attend the hearing should contact Rene McDonald at 512-305-6878.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §213.32, concerning Corrective Action Proceedings and Schedule of Administrative Fines. The amendments are proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code Chapter 301, Subchapter N and §301.151, as well as the general authority of Senate Bill (SB) 1415, enacted by the 81st Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2009, and SB 1058, enacted by the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2013, and are necessary to specify additional types of violations for which a corrective action may be imposed. The proposed rules may be found at the following link: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0523/0523prop.pdf.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §213.34, concerning Deferred Disciplinary Action Pilot Program. The amendments are proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code Chapter 301, Subchapter N and §301.151, as well as the general authority of Senate Bill (SB) 1415, enacted by the 81st Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2009, and SB 1058, enacted by the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2013, and are necessary for consistency with the newly enacted legislation and to implement deferred discipline as a permanent disciplinary option under the Board's rules. The proposed rules may be found at the following link: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0523/0523prop.pdf.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §214.9, concerning Program of Study. The amendments are proposed under the authority of the Occupa-tions Code §301.151 and §301.157(b) and are necessary to clarify two of the existing provisions of the section regarding major curriculum changes and eligibility for new program proposals. The proposed rules may be found at the following link: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0523/0523prop.pdf.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §215.9, concerning Program of Study. The amendments are proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code §301.151 and §301.157(b) and are necessary to clarify the existing provisions of the section regarding major curriculum changes and eligibility for new program proposals and to address potential changes in nursing program curriculum as a result of Senate Bill (SB) 215, enacted by the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2013, and SB 497, enacted by the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, effective June 14, 2013. The proposed rules may be found at the following link: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0523/0523prop.pdf.
Rule Hearing September 13, 2013, 9:00am - 11:00am, or until all comments are received, if earlier.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) is holding a public hearing on Friday, September 13, 2013, to receive public comments on proposed new Chapter 222, relating to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with Prescriptive Authority, as was published in the Texas Register (38 TexReg 4990-5006). This hearing is designed to provide an opportunity for nurses and others to comment on the proposed new chapter. The hearing will take place on September 13, 2013, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, or until all comments are received, if sooner, in Room 100, in the William P. Hobby Building, located at 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78701. Proposed new Chapter 222, relating to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with Prescriptive Authority, may be viewed at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0809/0809prop.pdf.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §211.7, concerning Executive Director. The amendments are proposed pursuant to the Occupations Code §301.101, 301.151, 301.452, 301.453, and 301.467 and authorize the Board's Executive Director to approve and accept certain Board Orders on behalf of the Board, without Board ratification.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §213.3, relating to Pleading. The amendments are proposed pursuant to the Government Code §2001.054 and the Occupations Code §301.151, 301.452, 301.453, 301.454, and 301.458 and are necessary to: (i) implement the provisions of Senate Bill (SB) 1058, which was enacted by the 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2013; and (ii) clarify the Board's existing procedural requirements relating to licensure and eligibility matters.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes an amendment to §216.3, relating to Requirements. The amendment is proposed pursuant to the Occupations Code §157.0511, 301.151, 301.152, and 301.303 and requires advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who prescribe controlled substances to complete an additional 3 hours of continuing education related to prescribing controlled substances each biennium. The proposed amendment is necessary for consistency with the requirements of proposed new Chapter 222, relating to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with Prescriptive Authority, published in the Texas Register.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §214.3, concerning Program Development, Expansion and Closure. The amendments are proposed under the Occupations Code §301.155(a), 301.157, and 301.151 and establish, in rule, a $500 filing fee for an out-of-state vocational nursing education program seeking to conduct clinical learning experiences in Texas; and clarify that the Board may withdraw the approval of any out-of-state vocational nursing education program that fails to maintain the requirements necessary for initial approval to conduct clinical learning experiences in Texas.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §215.3, concerning Program Development, Expansion and Closure. The amendments are proposed under the Occupations Code §301.155(a), 301.157, and 301.151 and establish, in rule, a $500 filing fee for an out-of-state professional nursing education program seeking to conduct clinical learning experiences in Texas; and clarify that the Board may withdraw the approval of any out-of-state professional nursing education program that fails to maintain the requirements necessary for initial approval to conduct clinical learning experiences in Texas.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes the repeal of Chapter 222, §222.1 -222.12, concerning Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with Prescriptive Authority. The Board is simultaneously proposing a new chapter concerning advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with prescriptive authority in order to implement the provisions of Senate Bill (SB) 406, which was enacted by the 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, effective November 1, 2013.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes new Chapter 222, §222.1 -222.10, concerning Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with Prescriptive Authority. The new chapter is proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code Chapter 157 and §301.151, 301.152, 301.452, 301.453, and 301.4531 and is necessary to implement Senate Bill (SB) 406, which was enacted by the 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, effective November 1, 2013.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §223.1, relating to Fees. The amendments are proposed under the Occupations Code §301.155, 301.157, and 301.151 and are necessary to: (i) establish, in rule, a $500 filing fee for an out-of-state nursing education program seeking to conduct clinical learning experiences in Texas; and (ii) reduce the licensure renewal fee for registered nurses (RN) from $73 to $70.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to Chapter 214, §214.1 - 214.13, relating to Vocational Nursing Education. The amendments are proposed under the Occupations Code §301.151, 301.155(a), 301.157, and 301.257 and are necessary to: (i) clarify existing requirements within the chapter; (ii) strengthen the qualifications/requirements for authors of new nursing education program proposals and proposed nursing education program directors; (iii) provide for additional oversight over the establishment of extension sites/campuses; (iv) provide for additional monitoring of programs that may be categorized as high-risk; and (v) eliminate outdated and redundant references from the chapter.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to Chapter 215, §215.1 - 215.13, relating to Professional Nursing Education. The amendments are proposed under the Occupations Code §301.151, 301.155(a), 301.157, and 301.257 and are necessary to: (i) clarify existing requirements within the chapter; (ii) strengthen the qualifications/requirements for authors of new professional nursing education program proposals and proposed professional nursing education program deans/directors; (iii) provide for additional oversight over the establishment of extension sites/campuses; (iv) provide for additional monitoring of professional nursing education programs that may be categorized as high-risk; (v) require ADN programs to establish articulation agreements with BSN programs; (vi) require professional nursing education programs to include geriatric and end of life care in their program content; and (vii) eliminate outdated and redundant references from the chapter.
Rule Hearing July 3, 2012, 1 pm - 3pm, or until all comments are received, if earlier.
The Texas Board of Nursing is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., or until all comments are received, if earlier, at the William P. Hobby Building, 333 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas, 78701, Tower III, Room 100, to receive public comments on proposed amendments to 22 Texas Administrative Code section 213.23, which were published in the Texas Register in volume 37, pages 3661 through 3667. This hearing is designed to provide an opportunity for nurses and others to comment on the proposed amendments.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §213.23 (relating to Decision of the Board). The amendments are proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code §301.151, 301.452, and 301.459(a) and the Government Code §2001.004, 2001.058, 2001.062, 2001.141, and 2003.021(a) and are necessary to: (i) clarify the Board's existing requirements for submitting written materials to the Board and making oral presentations to the Board; (ii) facilitate fully informed Board deliberation and decisions; and (iii) specify that proposals for decision (PFDs) may not contain recommendations for sanctions, in accordance with applicable law.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §213.33 (relating to Factors Considered for Imposition of Penalties/Sanctions). The amendments are proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code §301.151, 301.304, 301.452, 301.453, 301.4531, and 301.502 and are necessary to: (i) implement the requirements of House Bill (HB) 2975 and Senate Bill (SB) 1360, both enacted by the 82nd Legislature, R.S., effective September 1, 2011; and (ii) clarify the proper application of the mitigating factors enumerated in the existing subsection.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §216.3 (relating to Requirements for Continuing Competency). The amendments are proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code §301.151, 301.303, and 301.304 and are necessary to implement the requirements of House Bill (HB) 2975 and Senate Bill (SB) 1360, both enacted by the 82nd Legislature, R.S., effective September 1, 2011.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §217.19 (relating to Incident-Based Nursing Peer Review and Whistleblower Protections) and §217.20 (relating to Safe Harbor Peer Review for Nurses and Whistleblower Protections). The amendments are proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code §301.352, 301.401, 301.4011, 301.402, 301.4025, 301.412, 301.413, 303.001, 303.005, and 301.151 and are necessary to implement the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 192, enacted by the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2011.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes new §217.22 (relating to Special Accommodations). This section is proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code §54.003 and §301.151 and is necessary to implement the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 867, enacted by the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2011.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §223.1 (relating to Fees). This amendment is proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code §301.151 and §301.155 and is necessary to implement the requirements of House Bill (HB) 1, enacted by the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2011, which establishes the Board's budget for the 2012-2013 biennium.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §217.5 (relating to Temporary License and Endorsement). The proposed amendments are authorized under the Occupations Code §301.251, 301.252, 301.256, 301.258, 301.259, 301.260, 301.303, and 301.151 and are necessary to: (i) clarify the requirements that apply to temporary licensure and endorsement; (ii) re-organize the section for clarity and readability; and (iii) ensure consistency with the requirements of §217.6 (relating to Failure to Renew License) and §217.9 (relating to Inactive Status).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §221.6 (relating to Interim Approval). The amendments are proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code §301.152, 301.258, and 301.151 and are necessary to eliminate "interim approval" for certain individuals.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes new §217.21 (relating to Remedial Education Course Providers and Remedial Education Courses). This new section is being proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code §301.303, 301.452, 301.453, and 301.151 and is necessary to create, in rule, an approval process for remedial education course providers (providers) and remedial education courses (courses), including the creation of new fees for the approval and renewal of courses. Additional amendments affecting 22 TAC §223.1 (relating to Fees) are being simultaneously proposed in this issue of the Texas Register.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §223.1 (relating to Fees). The amendments are proposed under the authority of the Occupations Code §301.155(a), 301.303, 301.452, 301.453, and 301.151 and are necessary to create new fees for the approval and renewal of remedial education courses.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §213.33 (relating to Factors Considered for Imposition of Penalties/Sanctions). These amendments are proposed under the Occupations Code §301.452, 301.453, and 301.151 and formalize the Board's historical practice regarding default cases.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §217.4 (relating to Requirements for Initial Licensure by Examination for Nurses Who Graduate from Nursing Education Programs Outside of United States' Jurisdiction). These amendments are proposed under the Occupations Code §301.251, 301.252, and 301.151 and are necessary to specify an exception to the Board's licensure requirements for qualified international nurse applicants.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to Chapter 214 - Vocational Nursing Education, §214.2 - 214.9. The proposed amendments are necessary to: (i) clarify definitions within the chapter; (ii) emphasize the importance of faculty supervised, hands-on patient care in clinical practice; (iii) clarify the Board's ability to change a nursing education program's level of approval status; (iv) specify minimum qualifications for vocational nursing education program administration and faculty; (v) correct typographical errors; and (vi) eliminate redundant and contradictory language within the chapter.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to to Chapter 215 - Professional Nursing Education, §215.2 - 215.5, 215.8, 215.9. The proposed amendments are necessary to: i) clarify definitions within the chapter; (ii) emphasize the importance of faculty supervised, hands-on patient care in clinical practice; (iii) clarify the Board's ability to change a nursing education program's level of approval status; (iv) correct typographical errors; and (v) eliminate redundant and contradictory language within the chapter.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §217.6 (relating to Failure to Renew License) and §217.9 (relating to Inactive Status). The proposed amendments are necessary to: (i) clarify the existing requirements that apply to the reactivation of an expired (delinquent) or inactive nursing license; (ii) specify the new requirements that will apply to the reactivation of an expired (delinquent) or inactive nursing license; (iii) provide additional guidance regarding the content requirements of a refresher course, extensive orientation to the practice of nursing, and nursing program of study (refresher course/s); (iv) ensure consistency among the requirements of §217.6 and §217.9; and (v) prevent individuals with serious and potentially disqualifying histories from renewing delinquent licenses until the Board has had a full opportunity to investigate and take appropriate action.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §216.1 (relating to Definitions) and §216.3 (relating to Requirements). These proposed amendments are authorized under the Occupations Code §301.303 and §301.151 and are necessary to advance the Board's comprehensive approach to continuing competency in nursing.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §211.6 (relating to Committees of the Board). The proposed amendment is necessary to implement Senate Bill (SB) 1415, enacted by the 81st Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2009, which adds new §301.1607 to the Occupations Code Chapter 301.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §213.30 (relating to Declaratory Order of Eligibility for Licensure). The amendments are proposed under the Occupations Code §53.101 - 53.105, 301.257, and 301.151 and are necessary to: (i) implement House Bill (HB) 963, enacted by the 81st Legislature, Regular Session, effective June 19, 2009, which adds new Subchapter D to the Occupations Code Chapter 53; and (ii) enhance consistency among Board rules related to eligibility determinations.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes new §213.34 (relating to Deferred Disciplinary Action Pilot Program). The proposed new section is necessary to implement Senate Bill (SB) 1415, enacted by the 81st Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2009, which adds new §301.1607 to the Occupations Code Chapter 301.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §217.2, relating to Licensure by Examination for Graduates of Nursing Education Programs Within the United States, its Territories, or Possessions; §217.4, relating to Requirements for Initial Licensure by Examination for Nurses Who Graduate from Nursing Education Programs Outside of United States' Jurisdiction; and §217.5, relating to Temporary License and Endorsement. These amendments are proposed under the Occupations Code §53.101 - 53.105, 301.257, and 301.151 and are necessary to clarify existing language within the sections and to enhance consistency among Board rules related to eligibility determinations. Specifically, the proposed amendments eliminate: (i) minor inconsistencies among the sections; and (ii) redundant requirements that are more appropriately addressed in §213.30 of this title (relating to Declaratory Order of Eligibility for Licensure).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §223.1 (relating to Fees). The amendment is proposed under the Occupations Code §301.155(a), 301.157(b), and 301.151 and is necessary to increase the required filing fee for the approval of a new nursing education program from $500 to $2,500.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §221.1 (relating to Definitions) and §221.3 (relating to Education). The amendments are proposed under the Occupations Code §301.152(a) and (b) and §301.151 and are necessary to clarify existing language within the sections and to enhance consistency among Board rules related to advanced nursing practice.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §213.33, concerning Factors Considered for Imposition of Penalties/Sanctions and/or Fines. The amendments are proposed under the Occupations Code §301.452, 301.4521, 301.453, 301.4531, 301.454(d), 301.455(a) and (b), 301.4551, 301.461, 301.462, 301.467, 301.468(a), 301.501, 301.502, and 301.151 and are necessary to: (i) implement House Bill (HB) 3961, enacted by the 81st Legislature, Regular Session, effective June 19, 2009, which adds new §301.4521 to the Occupations Code Chapter 301; and (ii) adopt the Disciplinary Matrix (Matrix), which is used in the resolution of eligibility and disciplinary matters before the Board, in rule.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to Chapter 222, §222.1 - 222.12, concerning Advanced Practice Nurses With Prescriptive Authority.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §213.20, concerning Informal Proceedings and Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR); §213.29, concerning Criteria and Procedure Regarding Intemperate Use and Lack of Fitness in Eligibility and Disciplinary Matters; §213.30, concerning Declaratory Order of Eligibility for Licensure; and §213.33, concerning Factors Considered for Imposition of Penalties/Sanctions and/or Fines.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §211.7, concerning Executive Director. The Board is simultaneously proposing amendments and new paragraphs to §213.32, concerning Practice and Procedure. These proposed amendments and new paragraphs are necessary to: (i) implement Senate Bill (SB) 1415, enacted by the 81st Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2009.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments and new paragraphs to §213.32, concerning Schedule of Administrative Fine(s). Proposed new §213.32(1) - (4) are necessary to implement Senate Bill (SB) 1415, enacted by the 81st Legislature, Regular Session, effective September 1, 2009.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes amendments to §213.23, concerning Decision of the Board. These amendments are proposed under the Occupations Code §301.459(a) and §301.151 and the Government Code §2001.004 and §2001.062(a) and (b) and are necessary to implement the Board's amended policy regarding the appearance of individuals before the Board in contested cases.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) proposes the repeal of Chapter 216, §216.1 - 216.11, concerning Continuing Education. This repeal is necessary because the Board is proposing a new chapter for adoption that promotes a comprehensive approach to continuing competency in nursing.
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) proposes an amendment to 22 TAC §211.6,	pertaining to Committees of the Board. The proposed amendment adds language to the foregoing rule reflecting the	establishment of the Eligibility and Disciplinary Advisory Committee (EDAC), formerly known as the Eligibility and	Disciplinary Committee Task Force.
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) proposes amendments to 22 TAC §217.16 relating to Minor Incidents. The proposed amendments will provide clarification and consistency in the Board's current "minor incident" rule with the board's nursing peer review rules located at 22 TAC §217.19 and §217.20, relating to Incident-Based and Safe Harbor Nursing Peer Review respectively.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopted amendments to §§221.2 -221.5 and §§221.7 -221.10. The Board simultaneously adopted the repeal of §221.4 and §221.11. No changes were made to §221.1, §221.6, or §§221.12 -221.17.
The Board adopted amendments to §§214.2 -214.4, 214.6 -214.11, and 214.13 without changes to the proposed text published in the June 1, 2018, issue of the Texas Register (43 TexReg 3544). These amendments became effective August 9, 2018.
The Board adopted amendments to §§215.2 -215.4, 215.6 -215.11, and 215.13 with non-substantive changes to references in the proposed text as published in the June 1, 2018, issue of the Texas Register (43 TexReg 3553). These amendments became effective August 9, 2018.
The Board adopted amendments to §217.1 without changes to the proposed text published in the June 1, 2018, issue of the Texas Register (43 TexReg 3564). These amendments became effective August 9, 2018.
The Board adopted amendments to §217.14 without changes to the proposed text published in the June 1, 2018, issue of the Texas Register (43 TexReg 3565). These amendments became effective August 9, 2018.
The Board adopted new §217.23 with changes to the proposed text published in the June 1, 2018, issue of the Texas Register (43 TexReg 3567). The new section became effective August 9, 2018.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopted amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §217.16, concerning Minor Incidents.
The Board adopted amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §214.9, Pertaining to Program of Study . The proposed amendments were published in the Texas Register on December 8, 2017, and became effective on February 28, 2018.
The Board adopted amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §217.2, Pertaining to Licensure by Examination for Graduates of Nursing Education Programs Within the United States, its Territories, or Possessions . The proposed amendments were published in the Texas Register on December 8, 2017, and became effective on February 28, 2018.
The Board adopted amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §217.12, Pertaining to Unprofessional Conduct . The proposed amendments were published in the Texas Register on December 8, 2017, and became effective on February 25, 2018. You may access the publication at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/currview/index.shtml .
The Board adopted amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §213.27, Pertaining to Good Professional Character . The proposed amendments were published in the Texas Register on December 8, 2017, and became effective on February 25, 2018.
The Board adopts amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §211.6, concerning Committees of the Board; §213.23, concerning Decision of the Board; §213.32, concerning Corrective Action Proceedings and Schedule of Administrative Fines; §214.8, relating to Students; and §215.8, relating to Students. The rule amendments became effective on April 19, 2016. The Texas Register may be viewed at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0415/0415adop.pdf.
The Board adopts amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §223.1 (Fees) without changes to the proposed text published in the November 6, 2015, issue of the Texas Register. The adoption of the amendments will be published in the December 25, 2015, issue of the Texas Register and the rule amendments will become effective on December 27, 2015. The Texas Register may be veiwed at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/1106/1106adop.pdf.
The Board adopts new 22 Tex. Admin. Code §§213.27 (Good Professional Character), 213.28 (Licensure of Persons with Criminal History), and 213.29 (Fitness to Practice), and amendments to §213.30 (Declaratory Order of Eligibility for Licensure) and §213.33 (Factors Considered for Imposition of Penalties/Sanctions). The new and amended sections are adopted without changes to the proposed text published in the August 28, 2015, issue of the Texas Register and may be viewed at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/1023/1023adop.pdf.
The Board adopts amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §215.5, concerning Philosophy/Mission and Objectives/Outcomes. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text published in the August 8, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 6007). The adoption may be viewed at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0926/0926adop.pdf. The amendments are effective September 28, 2014.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §217.1, concerning Definitions. The amend¬ments are adopted without changes to the proposed text published in the August 8, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 6008). The adoption may be viewed at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0926/0926adop.pdf. The amendments are effective September 28, 2014.
The Board adopts amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §214.9, Pertaining to Program of Study .The adoption of the proposal was published in the Texas Register August 8, 2014, and became effective on August 10, 2014. You can access the publication at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0808/0808adop.pdf.
The Board adopts amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §215.9, Pertaining to Program of Study. The adoption of the proposal was published in the Texas Register August 8, 2014, and became effective on August 10, 2014. You can access the publication at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0808/0808adop.pdf.
The Board adopts amendments to 22 Tex. Admin. Code §213.32, Pertaining to Corrective Action Proceedings and Schedule of Administrative Fines. The adoption was published in the Texas Register July 25, 2014, and became effective on July 30, 2014. You can access the publication at: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/0725/0725adop.pdf.
new Chapter 227, §§227.1 -227.4, concerning Pilot Programs for Innovative Applications to Vocational and Professional Nursing Education. The adopted repeal and new chapter were published in the Texas Register on April 18, 2014, and are effective April 22, 2014.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to Chapter 216 (relating to Continuing Competency), section §216.3, with changes to the proposed text as published in the August 16, 2013, issue of the Texas Register. (Effective November 20, 2013).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §211.7, (relating to Executive Director) without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 16, 2013, issue of the Texas Register (38 TexReg 5209).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §213.3, (relating to Pleading) without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 16, 2013, issue of the Texas Register (38 TexReg 5211).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §214.3, (relating to Program Development, Expansion and Closure) without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 9, 2013, issue of the Texas Register (38 TexReg 4980).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §215.3, (relating to Program Development, Expansion and Closure) without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 9, 2013, issue of the Texas Register (38 TexReg 4985).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §223.1, (relating to Fees) without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 9, 2013, issue of the Texas Register (38 TexReg 5006).
The The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §213.23, (relating to Decision of the Board) with changes to the proposed text as published in the Texas Register (37 TexReg 3661).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §213.33(c), concerning Factors Considered for Imposition of Penalties/Sanctions. These amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text in the Texas Register (37 TexReg 3668) and will not be republished.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §216.3, relating to Requirements. These amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text in the Texas Register (37 TexReg 3670) and will not be republished.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §217.6 (relating to Failure to Renew License) without changes to the proposed text in the Texas Register (36 TexReg 7957) and will not be republished.
The The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts new §217.9, (relating to Inactive Status) without changes to the proposed text in the Texas Register (36 TexReg 7961) and will not be republished.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §217.19 (relating to Incident-Based Nursing Peer Review and Whistleblower Protections) and §217.20 (relating to Safe Harbor Peer Review for Nurses and Whistleblower Protections) without changes to the proposed text in the Texas Register (36 TexReg 7749) and will not be republished.
The The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts new §217.22, relating to Special Accommodations, without changes to the proposed text in the Texas Register (36 TexReg 7755) and will not be republished.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts an amendment to §223.1 (relating to Fees) without changes to the proposed text published in the Texas Register (36 TexReg 5180) and will not be republished.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts new §217.21 (relating to Remedial Education Course Providers and Remedial Education Courses) with changes to the proposed text published in the May 27, 2011, issue of the Texas Register.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §223.1 (relating to Fees) without changes to the proposed text published in the May 27, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 3253) and will not be republished.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §217.5 (relating to Temporary License and Endorsement) without changes to the proposed text as published in the June 3, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 3389) and will not be republished.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §221.6 (relating to Interim Approval) without changes to the proposed text published in the June 3, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 3396) and will not be republished.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §213.33 (relating to Factors Considered for Imposition of Penalties/Sanctions) without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 25, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 1221) and will not be republished.
The Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §217.4 (relating to Requirements for Initial Licensure by Examination for Nurses Who Graduate from Nursing Education Programs Outside of United States' Jurisdiction) without changes to the proposed text published in the February 11, 2011, issue of the Texas Register (36 TexReg 704).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to	§214.2 (relating to Definitions), §214.3 (relating to Program Development, Expansion, and Closure), §214.4 (relating to Approval), §214.5 (relating to Philosophy/Mission and Objectives/Outcomes), §214.6 (relating to Administration and Organization), §214.7 (relating to Faculty), §214.8 (relating to Students), and §214.9 (relating to Program of Study) without changes to the proposed text as published in the November 5, 2010, issue of the Texas Register (35 TexReg 9812).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §217.6 (relating to Failure to Renew License) and §217.9 (relating to Inactive Status) without changes to the proposed text published in the August 20, 2010, issue of the Texas Register (35 TexReg 7176) and will not be republished.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §216.1 (relating to Definitions) and §216.3 (relating to Requirements) without changes to the proposed text published in the August 13, 2010, issue of the Texas Register (35 TexReg 6914) and will not be republished.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §211.6 (relating to Committees of the Board) without changes to the proposed text published in the May 21, 2010, issue of the Texas Register (35 TexReg 3936).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §213.30 (relating to Declaratory Order of Eligibility for Licensure) without changes to the proposed text published in the May 21, 2010, issue of the Texas Register (35 TexReg 3939).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts new §213.34 (relating to Deferred Disciplinary Action Pilot Program) without changes to the proposed text published in the May 21, 2010, issue of the Texas Register (35 TexReg 3946).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §217.2 (relating to Licensure by Examination for Graduates of Nursing Education Programs Within the United States, its Territories, or Possessions), §217.4 (relating to Requirements for Initial Licensure by Examination for Nurses Who Graduate from Nursing Education Programs Outside of United States' Jurisdiction) and §217.5 (relating to Temporary License and Endorsement) without changes to the proposed text published in the May 21, 2010, issue of the Texas Register (35 TexReg 3953).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §223.1 (relating to Fees) without changes to the proposed text published in the May 14, 2010, issue of the Texas Register (35 TexReg 3755).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §221.1 (relating to Definitions) and §221.3 (relating to Education) without changes to the proposed text published in the May 7, 2010, issue of the Texas Register (35 TexReg 3590).
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §213.33, concerning Factors Considered for Imposition of Penalties/Sanctions with changes to subsections (k) and (l) of the proposed text published in the December 4, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 8628). The rule includes	adoption of the Disciplinary Matrix (Matrix), which is used in the resolution of eligibility and disciplinary matters before the Board.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to Chapter 222, §222.1 - 222.12, concerning Advanced Practice Registered Nurses With Prescriptive Authority.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §213.20, concerning Informal Proceedings and Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR); §213.29, concerning Criteria and Procedure Regarding Intemperate Use and Lack of Fitness in Eligibility and Disciplinary Matters; and §213.30, concerning Declaratory Order of Eligibility for Licensure. The amendments to §213.20 are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the September 11, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 6255). Section 213.29 and §213.30 are adopted with changes. Section 213.33, concerning Factors Considered for Imposition of Penalties/Sanctions and/or Fines, is withdrawn.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §213.23, concerning Decision of the Board. The amendments are adopted with changes to the proposed text published in the August 28, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 5855) to correct minor typographical errors.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments and new paragraphs to §213.32, concerning Schedule of Administrative Fine(s). New §213.32(2) is adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the September 4, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 6078). New §213.32(1), (3), and (4), and amended §213.32(5), (6), and (7) are adopted without changes to the proposed text.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts, on an emergency basis, amendments and new paragraphs to §213.32, concerning Schedule of Administrative Fine(s), to take effect on September 1, 2009. The 81st Texas Legislature, Regular Session, enacted Senate Bill (SB) 1415, which adds new Subchapter N to the Occupations Code Chapter 301. SB 1415 authorizes the Board to impose a corrective action, which is a non-disciplinary action consisting of a fine, remedial education, or any combination of a fine or remedial education, on an individual who violates a provision of Chapter 301 or a rule or order adopted under Chapter 301. SB 1415 requires the Board to adopt, by rule, guidelines for the types of violations for which a corrective action may be imposed under new Subchapter N. SB 1415 becomes effective on September 1, 2009. Rule language can also be downloaded from this link: TAC section 213.32.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts the repeal of Chapter 216, §216.1 - 216.11, concerning Continuing Education.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts new Chapter 216, §216.1 - 216.11, concerning Continuing Competency.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §217.2, concerning Licensure by Examination for Graduates of Nursing Education Programs Within the United States, its Territories, or Possessions, and §217.4, concerning Requirements for Initial Licensure by Examination for Nurses Who Graduate from Nursing Education Programs Outside of United States' Jurisdiction.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §223.1, concerning Fees.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §220.2 and §220.3, concerning the Nurse Licensure Compact (Compact) without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 20, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 1174) and will not be republished.
The Texas Board of Nursing (Board) adopts amendments to §221.4 and §221.6 and the repeal of §221.5, concerning Advanced Practice Nurses, without changes to the proposed text as published in the August 8, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 6305) and will not be republished. The proposed amendments and repeal are necessary for the purpose of aligning 22 TAC Chapter 221 with Chapter 305 of the Nursing Practice Act (the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact) and national standards.