Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 4355 — Relating to the practice of nursing, including disciplinary procedures of the Texas Board of Nursing; authorizing a fee.

Last action — Referred to Public Health: Apr 1 2025 12:28PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to the practice of nursing, including disciplinary procedures of the Texas Board of Nursing; authorizing a fee.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 4 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 301.004(a), Occupations Code, Section 301.452, Occupations Code, Section 301.466(d), Occupations Code, Section 301.472, Occupations Code.

  • Section 301.004(a), Occupations Code

    except as provided by Section 301.452(b-1),

    amended

  • Section 301.452, Occupations Code

    (b-1) Notwithstanding Section 301.004(a)(2), a person practicing nursing in this state under the authority of a waiver or emergency declaration issued by the governor is subject to the jurisdiction of the board and requirements of this subchapter, including disciplinary action under Section 301.453.

    amended

  • Section 301.466(d), Occupations Code

    or a pilot program approved by the board under Section 301.1605,

    amended

  • Section 301.472, Occupations Code

    Sec. 301.472. EXPUNCTION OF DISCIPLINARY RECORD. (a) The board by rule shall adopt procedures to expunge records related to the discipline of a nurse under this chapter. (b) To be eligible for expunction of records under this section, a nurse must: (1) successfully complete the requirements of any: (A) disciplinary order imposed on the nurse by the board; and (B) agreed settlement or alternative dispute resolution approved by the board; and (2) not have committed an additional or repeated violation in the five years preceding the date of the filing of a request for an expunction of a record. (c) In determining a nurse's eligibility for the expunction of records under this section, the board shall consider the seriousness of previous violations of this chapter or board rule, as demonstrated by the sanctions imposed on the nurse. (d) Notwithstanding Subsections (b) and (c), the board may not expunge a record related to a violation that directly harmed a patient. (e) A disciplinary order expunged under this section is void. (f) A disciplinary order and any related investigatory document, including any previously filed formal charge, expunged from a nurse's record under this section: (1) is not subject to disclosure, unless an appropriate court order or subpoena provides otherwise; and (2) is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code. (g) The board shall report to the National Practitioner Data Bank the expunction of a nurse's disciplinary record under this section. (h) The board may establish a fee for the expunction of a record under this section in an amount reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering this section. (i) Except as provided by Subsection (f)(1), a nurse whose disciplinary record has been expunged under this section may state in response to an inquiry that the expunged disciplinary record does not exist.

    added

Action History

  1. Referred to Public Health

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Not signed on (179)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4355 do?
Relating to the practice of nursing, including disciplinary procedures of the Texas Board of Nursing; authorizing a fee.
Who sponsors HB 4355?
HB 4355 is sponsored by Joanne Shofner, Drew Darby, Caroline Harris Davila, Janis Holt, and Helen Kerwin.
What is the current status of HB 4355?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4355?
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