Texas HB2532 amends the licensing and regulation of advanced practice registered nurses, authorizing them to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors and.

Texas HB2532 amends the Occupations Code to expand the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses. It allows these nurses to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors and other drugs in the name of entities such as law enforcement agencies, day-care centers, and schools. The bill also modifies definitions and rules related to advanced practice registered nurses, including their ability to prescribe controlled substances and durable medical equipment. Effective September 1, 2025, the Texas Board of Nursing must adopt new rules by February 1, 2026.

Texas HB2532 amends the licensing and regulation of advanced practice registered nurses, authorizing them to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors and.

Texas HB2532 amends the Occupations Code to expand the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses. It allows these nurses to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors and other drugs in the name of entities such as law enforcement agencies, day-care centers, and schools. The bill also modifies definitions and rules related to advanced practice registered nurses, including their ability to prescribe controlled substances and durable medical equipment. Effective September 1, 2025, the Texas Board of Nursing must adopt new rules by February 1, 2026.