Texas Nurse Practitioners

09/04/2026

Moody Gardens Confirms the Texas NP Takeover! Pre-Reg Discounts End Sept 16!
Great Stays Just Minutes Away for Comfort and Convenience. Moody Gardens sleeping rooms are sold out Sept. 24–25, but conference registration is still in full swing! Many nearby lodging options are available on our website, and plenty of free on-site parking makes day trips easy.
Register Today! bit.ly/435tylI

08/31/2026

👏 Congratulations to TNP member and Legislative Ambassador Becky Spencer on this important op-ed highlighting the need to talk about perinatal mental health.

With perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affecting 1 in 5 women, education, early recognition, and access to evidence-informed care matter. Thank you, Becky, for using your expertise and voice to help replace stigma and misunderstanding with knowledge and care.

Read her op-ed: bit.ly/4yaBkZ9

08/31/2026

We agree. Outdated licensing laws are holding back highly trained NPs—and in Texas, they’re restricting patients’ access to care.

Read more here: https://www.governing.com/workforce/the-archaic-licensure-laws-that-hold-back-workers

There have been some promising reforms to occupational licensing, but too many states still erect barriers that don’t reflect today’s economy and labor market.

08/28/2026

Moody Gardens Confirms the Texas NP Takeover – Registration Still Available!

Sept 24 and 25 rooms are booked – BUT there are many great stays just minutes away with comfort and convenience. Check our website for options. Plenty of free on-site parking at Moody makes day trips easy!

There’s still room for you—so register today! bit.ly/435tylI
We can’t wait to see you!

08/28/2026

Get Involved: Your involvement makes a difference.

NP insights and member engagement navigate TNP's direction. This year a wide range of volunteer opportunities is available. Whether you’re a student or a seasoned professional, TNP offers meaningful roles for all.

Submit your application by October 15.

Click here to learn more about TNP’s volunteer opportunities: bit.ly/3TYyNma

08/27/2026

Registration is open for TNP’s 2027 Capitol Day! This is one of our most exciting and pivotal Capitol Days yet!

There's no better advocate for your patients and your profession than YOU!

Amplify your voice—register today! Click here for more: https://texasnp.org/capitol/

08/26/2026

Moody Gardens Confirms the Texas NP Takeover! Register Today!
TNP’s 2026 Annual Conference is just one month away! Don’t miss your chance for exceptional education, valuable connections, and time with your professional community.

Click here for more on Annual Conference: bit.ly/435tylI

08/21/2026

Get Involved: Your involvement makes a difference.
Texas Nurse Practitioners is an organization driven by NP insights and member engagement, offering a range of volunteer opportunities for NPs. Whether you’re a student or a seasoned professional, TNP offers meaningful roles for all.

Submit your application by October 15.
Click here to learn more about TNP’s volunteer opportunities: bit.ly/3TYyNma

08/20/2026

Important SB 912 Update: Texas Nurses can now upload CE documentation directly through the Texas Nurse Portal. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Upyd0L

The CE Upload Module is Now Live!

As a reminder, during the Texas 89th Legislature Session, SB 912 (https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/pdf/SB00912F.pdf) was passed, requiring all nurses to track continuing education (CE) prior to renewal.

Texas nurses can now upload their continuing education (CE) documentation directly through the Texas Nurse Portal.

❗Important Dates:
CE uploads will be required for license renewals and reactivations starting September 1, 2026, but the module is available now so you can get familiar with the process ahead of time.

How to Upload Your CE:
• Log in to your Texas Nurse Portal
• Select “Add Continuing Education” next to your license
• Follow the built-in instructions, a step-by-step tutorial is also available here: https://tinyurl.com/3hc6ym6z.

What You Need to Know:
• Beginning September 1, 2026, you must upload proof of all required CE before submitting your renewal or reactivation application.
• Acceptable CE documentation includes certificates of completion and transcripts.
• Make sure your CE meets the Texas Board of Nursing’s requirements—review accepted providers and topics before uploading.

Need More Information?
• Methods of CE Compliance: Learn about approved CE activities and how to meet the requirement (https://tinyurl.com/25ty4paj).
• CE Module Information & Step-by-Step Guide: Get detailed instructions on using the CE Upload Module (https://tinyurl.com/m2tp6y4k).

Getting started early will make your next renewal faster and easier!

08/20/2026

TNP President Tracy Hicks and longtime TNP member and veteran advocate Shelagh Larson met with Rep. Katrina Pierson yesterday to discuss the supplemental interim charges focused on women’s health and menopause care.

Addressing the healthcare needs of Texas women across the full spectrum of their lives is long overdue. TNP is proud to advocate for the critical work NPs are already doing to provide women’s healthcare and to support this historic effort led by Rep. Pierson to expand access to life-changing care for women across Texas.