Texas HB827 amends the Health and Safety Code to fund innovative approaches for reducing workplace violence against nurses.

HB827 amends Section 105.011(a) of the Health and Safety Code to direct the nursing resource section to administer a grant program for innovative approaches or best practices aimed at reducing verbal and physical violence against nurses. The grants will support efforts in hospitals, freestanding emergency medical care facilities, nursing facilities, and home health agencies. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB827 amends the Health and Safety Code to fund innovative approaches for reducing workplace violence against nurses.

HB827 amends Section 105.011(a) of the Health and Safety Code to direct the nursing resource section to administer a grant program for innovative approaches or best practices aimed at reducing verbal and physical violence against nurses. The grants will support efforts in hospitals, freestanding emergency medical care facilities, nursing facilities, and home health agencies. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.