Texas HB1420 mandates a study on nurse-to-patient ratios for critical care patients in health care facilities.

Texas HB1420 requires the Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a study on the outcomes and efficacy of limiting the number of critical care patients assigned to a direct care registered nurse. The study, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, must be completed by December 1, 2026, and a report submitted to the governor and legislature. The report will be posted on the commission's website. The act expires on September 1, 2027.

Texas HB1420 mandates a study on nurse-to-patient ratios for critical care patients in health care facilities.

Texas HB1420 requires the Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a study on the outcomes and efficacy of limiting the number of critical care patients assigned to a direct care registered nurse. The study, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, must be completed by December 1, 2026, and a report submitted to the governor and legislature. The report will be posted on the commission's website. The act expires on September 1, 2027.