In November 2013, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez launched a campaign to recruit nurse practitioners (NPs) to her state as part of an effort to deal with a shortage of primary care physicians. In New Mexico, NPs are allowed independent practice and prescriptive authority; Gov. Martinez highlighted neighboring states with more restrictive scope of practice laws, including Texas.
Resourcing Texas Local Courts for Border-Related Crimes
The border crisis has called for record funding to resource Texas courts along the border to ensure that illegal aliens receive proper adjudication and courts can maintain their caseloads. As the increase in illegal immigration persists, local courts will continue to require additional resources, personnel, and funding. This research uncovers what resources have been allocated...