In comparison to other states, Texas nurse practitioners are among the most highly regulated in the country. Given the need for lower cost alternatives in health care, it is essential that policymakers look for opportunities to ease regulations on nurse practitioners in order to offer more choices and affordable options for patients.
Health Care
Governor’s Healthcare Plan is a Solid Start
We applaud the Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to remove unnecessary Obamacare-era mandates. It is critical to open up more options for Texans in the currently restrictive healthcare markets. Texas needs healthy healthcare again. Far lower costs with the same or even better level of medical care are easily achievable now, but restricted by outdated...
August 6, 2026