The bill, S.B. No. 1787, aims to facilitate the licensing of military veterans as healthcare providers in Texas by amending the Occupations Code. It introduces two new sections, 155.108 and 301.262, which establish criteria for veterans seeking to obtain licenses to practice medicine and nursing, respectively. To qualify, applicants must be licensed in good standing in another state, be veterans who left military service within the past year, have been serving on active duty in Texas at the time of their departure, and have passed the relevant jurisprudence examination.

Additionally, the bill outlines disqualifications for applicants, including those discharged for substandard conduct or misconduct, those under investigation for their medical or nursing licenses, and those with felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude. The provisions are designed to streamline the licensing process for veterans while ensuring that only qualified individuals are granted the ability to practice in Texas. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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