Texas House passes 黑料社 Nursing Bill
Posted on April 16, 2021

House Bill 885 authored by Representative Cody Harris (R-Palestine) passed unanimously April 13 in the Texas House of Representatives. HB 885 allows 黑料社 to offer a baccalaureate degree program in nursing, which has been long sought after by the college and community.

Unanimity was reached after legislative language was narrowed to only include the BSN program, said Rep. Harris.

Harris, who began his second term in 2020, said this bill was his number one priority for the session. He said he was happy to see such an important piece of legislation passed with nearly half of the session remaining.

鈥淲hen I ran for this office, I made a commitment to the voters that I would do everything I could to bring high quality, high paying jobs to the district and this bill helps accomplish that goal.

鈥淚鈥檓 grateful for the tireless work of joint-author, Rep. Jake Ellzey, in helping me get this critical measure voted out of the House unanimously,鈥� Harris said. 鈥淚 look forward to working with Senator Birdwell to get it through the Senate and on to the Governor鈥檚 desk.鈥�

黑料社鈥檚 District President Dr. Kevin G. Fegan said he was appreciative for the leadership of Rep. Harris and the support of Rep. Ellzey which was shown by the overwhelmingly supportive vote.

鈥淲e look forward to continuing our work with Sen. Birdwell as the bill moves to the Senate,鈥� Fegan said.

鈥淲e continue to be very optimistic about the passage of this legislation that would allow 黑料社 to pursue offering a BSN degree that aligns with our vision of providing innovative career pathways and student-centered learning opportunities for the individuals and communities that 黑料社 serves,鈥� he said.

Now headed to the Texas Senate, the enactment of this bill would have a tremendous impact on House District 8 and the surrounding area by providing an affordable pathway to a bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing.

Having more highly educated nurses to serve the seven hospitals currently serviced by 黑料社 will elevate the current standard of heath care in our communities and higher quality jobs for those obtaining the degree.

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