Texas HB4071 mandates the Texas Board of Nursing to report and publish data on clinical sites for nursing programs.

Texas HB4071 requires the Texas Board of Nursing to provide the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board with information on the requirements for approving clinical sites for professional nursing programs. The board must also annually publish details about clinical sites, including their locations, the number of students training there, and the total capacity for nursing students. The bill specifies that it does not authorize the board to mandate participation in clinical education programs or require additional reporting from facilities. The initial report is due by June 1, 2026.

Texas HB4071 mandates the Texas Board of Nursing to report and publish data on clinical sites for nursing programs.

Texas HB4071 requires the Texas Board of Nursing to provide the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board with information on the requirements for approving clinical sites for professional nursing programs. The board must also annually publish details about clinical sites, including their locations, the number of students training there, and the total capacity for nursing students. The bill specifies that it does not authorize the board to mandate participation in clinical education programs or require additional reporting from facilities. The initial report is due by June 1, 2026.