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TX HB827

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Donna Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the existing grant program administered by the nursing resource section to fund not only "innovative approaches" but also "best practices" for reducing verbal and physical violence against nurses

  • Grant funding applies to nurses working in hospitals, freestanding emergency medical care facilities, nursing facilities, and home health agencies

  • Program availability is contingent on funding being available

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of grant money awarded to reduce workplace violence against nurses.

Occupational Regulation

Last Action

Left pending in committee

3/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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