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TexasHB 380189th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to the establishment of the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council and a workgroup on nursing career pathways and the abolition of the statewide health coordinating council and the nursing advisory committee of that council.

Sponsored By: John H. Bucy lll, Molly Cook (Democratic), James Frank, Angelia Orr, Katrina Pierson

Signed by Governor

GovernorHealth Care ProvidersHealth--GeneralLabor--Workforce DevelopmentOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedNURSES & NURSE AIDESBEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXASCHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OFDENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OFEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASEXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERSHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONHEALTH PROFESSIONS WORKFORCE COORDINATING COUNCILHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXASMEDICAL BOARD, TEXASNURSING, TEXAS BOARD OFPHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OFSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFSTATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCILTEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARDVETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OFWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Bigger grants for health career students

Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas can award qualifying health career students grants up to three times the usual amount. Students must finish at least half of a degree or certificate program meeting state licensing or certification requirements. Their health profession must be identified by the state as critically short, and students must meet the applicable grant eligibility requirements. Larger TEXAS grants require excess funds after all eligible applicants can receive their usual awards. The law does not state the usual dollar amounts or guarantee larger awards.

Texas replaces its health workforce council

Beginning September 1, 2025, a new health workforce council operates within the Texas Department of State Health Services. The former council and nursing committee are abolished; their members' terms end, and funds, property, rights, and duties transfer. Council members must be named by October 1, 2025. The council must publish its first workforce plan by October 1, 2026, then every even-numbered year by October 1. Plans use workforce data and 10-year forecasts to address shortages and guide training; they do not directly change household benefits or costs.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • John H. Bucy lll

    House

  • Molly Cook

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Frank

    House

  • Angelia Orr

    House

  • Katrina Pierson

    House

Cosponsors

  • Carol Alvarado

    Democratic • Senate

  • Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 345 • No: 92

Senate vote • 5/25/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

Senate vote • 5/25/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

Senate vote • 5/25/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

Senate vote • 5/25/2025

Record vote

Yes: 25 • No: 6

House vote • 5/8/2025

Record vote

Yes: 110 • No: 36

House vote • 5/7/2025

Record vote

Yes: 114 • No: 32

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Public Health

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Health & Human Services

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/28/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/27/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/27/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/26/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/26/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/25/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/25/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/25/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/25/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/25/2025Senate

  13. Record vote

    5/25/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/25/2025Senate

  15. Record vote

    5/25/2025Senate

  16. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/25/2025Senate

  17. Placed on intent calendar

    5/25/2025Senate

  18. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/25/2025Senate

  19. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/23/2025Senate

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/23/2025Senate

  21. Vote taken in committee

    5/21/2025Senate

  22. Considered in public hearing

    5/21/2025Senate

  23. Left pending in committee

    5/20/2025Senate

  24. Testimony taken in committee

    5/20/2025Senate

  25. Considered in public hearing

    5/20/2025Senate

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