TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
SECTION 1: TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING (BON) &
NPA FOUNDATIONS (Questions 1-15)
1. What is the primary mission of the Texas Board of Nursing (BON)?
• A. To advocate for higher salaries and better working conditions for nurses
• B. To represent the professional interests of nurses in the Texas Legislature
• C. To protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring
that each person holding a license as a nurse is competent to practice safely
• D. To provide legal representation for nurses involved in malpractice lawsuits
Rationale: The BON's mission is public protection, not professional advocacy. The BON
ensures nurses are competent to practice safely . Professional associations (not the
BON) lobby the legislature and advocate for nurses .
2. Which Texas Occupations Code chapter defines the Board of Nursing and its
responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure, and practice?
• A. Chapter 301
• B. Chapter 303
• C. Chapter 304
• D. Chapter 311
Rationale: Chapter 301 is the Nursing Practice Act (NPA), which establishes the BON
and defines its authority over nursing education, licensure, and practice .
3. Which chapter of the Texas Occupations Code regulates nursing peer review?
, • A. Chapter 301
• B. Chapter 303
• C. Chapter 304
• D. Chapter 311
Rationale: Texas is unique in mandating nursing peer review under Chapter 303 of the
Occupations Code. This process is triggered when a nurse is reported for conduct that
may violate the NPA .
4. Which chapter of the Texas Occupations Code relates to the Nurse Licensure
Compact?
• A. Chapter 301
• B. Chapter 303
• C. Chapter 304
• D. Chapter 311
Rationale: Chapter 304 governs the Nurse Licensure Compact, which allows nurses
licensed in one compact state to practice in other compact states without obtaining
additional licenses .
5. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Texas Board of Nursing?
• A. Issuing nursing licenses
• B. Establishing standards for nursing education
• C. Setting hospital reimbursement rates
• D. Disciplining nurses who violate the NPA
Rationale: The BON does not set hospital reimbursement rates. Its core functions
include issuing licenses, establishing education standards, and disciplining nurses who
violate the NPA . Setting reimbursement rates is not within the BON's authority.
6. A nurse's license in Texas expires every two years. By what date must the
renewal application be submitted to avoid expiration?
• A. The last day of the nurse's birth month in the renewal year
• B. The first day of the nurse's birth month
• C. December 31st of the renewal year
• D. The last day of the calendar year
Rationale: Texas nursing licenses expire on the last day of the nurse's birth month in
odd or even years, corresponding to the nurse's birth year. Renewal applications must
be submitted before this date to avoid expiration .
, 7. How far in advance of expiration does the BON send a renewal notice?
• A. 30 days
• B. 60 days
• C. 90 days
• D. 120 days
Rationale: The BON sends a renewal card 60 days prior to expiration. Nurses must
renew their license online .
8. According to the Texas Board of Nursing rules, how many Continuing Nursing
Education (CNE) contact hours are required for an RN or LVN to renew their
license every two years?
• A. 15 contact hours
• B. 20 contact hours
• C. 25 contact hours
• D. 30 contact hours
Rationale: Board Rule 216.3 requires RNs and LVNs to complete 20 contact hours of
CNE within the two-year period immediately preceding renewal. The content must be
relevant to the nurse's area of practice .
9. Which nurses are exempt from continuing education requirements on first
renewal?
• A. All nurses are exempt
• B. First-time renewal nurses are exempt
• C. Only RNs are exempt
• D. Only LVNs are exempt
Rationale: First-time renewal nurses are exempt from continuing education
requirements . All subsequent renewals require the 20 contact hours.
10. Under the Nursing Practice Act (NPA), which of the following titles is protected
and may only be used by individuals holding a valid license?
• A. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
• B. Medical Assistant (MA)
• C. Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• D. Patient Care Technician (PCT)
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
SECTION 1: TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING (BON) &
NPA FOUNDATIONS (Questions 1-15)
1. What is the primary mission of the Texas Board of Nursing (BON)?
• A. To advocate for higher salaries and better working conditions for nurses
• B. To represent the professional interests of nurses in the Texas Legislature
• C. To protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring
that each person holding a license as a nurse is competent to practice safely
• D. To provide legal representation for nurses involved in malpractice lawsuits
Rationale: The BON's mission is public protection, not professional advocacy. The BON
ensures nurses are competent to practice safely . Professional associations (not the
BON) lobby the legislature and advocate for nurses .
2. Which Texas Occupations Code chapter defines the Board of Nursing and its
responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure, and practice?
• A. Chapter 301
• B. Chapter 303
• C. Chapter 304
• D. Chapter 311
Rationale: Chapter 301 is the Nursing Practice Act (NPA), which establishes the BON
and defines its authority over nursing education, licensure, and practice .
3. Which chapter of the Texas Occupations Code regulates nursing peer review?
, • A. Chapter 301
• B. Chapter 303
• C. Chapter 304
• D. Chapter 311
Rationale: Texas is unique in mandating nursing peer review under Chapter 303 of the
Occupations Code. This process is triggered when a nurse is reported for conduct that
may violate the NPA .
4. Which chapter of the Texas Occupations Code relates to the Nurse Licensure
Compact?
• A. Chapter 301
• B. Chapter 303
• C. Chapter 304
• D. Chapter 311
Rationale: Chapter 304 governs the Nurse Licensure Compact, which allows nurses
licensed in one compact state to practice in other compact states without obtaining
additional licenses .
5. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Texas Board of Nursing?
• A. Issuing nursing licenses
• B. Establishing standards for nursing education
• C. Setting hospital reimbursement rates
• D. Disciplining nurses who violate the NPA
Rationale: The BON does not set hospital reimbursement rates. Its core functions
include issuing licenses, establishing education standards, and disciplining nurses who
violate the NPA . Setting reimbursement rates is not within the BON's authority.
6. A nurse's license in Texas expires every two years. By what date must the
renewal application be submitted to avoid expiration?
• A. The last day of the nurse's birth month in the renewal year
• B. The first day of the nurse's birth month
• C. December 31st of the renewal year
• D. The last day of the calendar year
Rationale: Texas nursing licenses expire on the last day of the nurse's birth month in
odd or even years, corresponding to the nurse's birth year. Renewal applications must
be submitted before this date to avoid expiration .
, 7. How far in advance of expiration does the BON send a renewal notice?
• A. 30 days
• B. 60 days
• C. 90 days
• D. 120 days
Rationale: The BON sends a renewal card 60 days prior to expiration. Nurses must
renew their license online .
8. According to the Texas Board of Nursing rules, how many Continuing Nursing
Education (CNE) contact hours are required for an RN or LVN to renew their
license every two years?
• A. 15 contact hours
• B. 20 contact hours
• C. 25 contact hours
• D. 30 contact hours
Rationale: Board Rule 216.3 requires RNs and LVNs to complete 20 contact hours of
CNE within the two-year period immediately preceding renewal. The content must be
relevant to the nurse's area of practice .
9. Which nurses are exempt from continuing education requirements on first
renewal?
• A. All nurses are exempt
• B. First-time renewal nurses are exempt
• C. Only RNs are exempt
• D. Only LVNs are exempt
Rationale: First-time renewal nurses are exempt from continuing education
requirements . All subsequent renewals require the 20 contact hours.
10. Under the Nursing Practice Act (NPA), which of the following titles is protected
and may only be used by individuals holding a valid license?
• A. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
• B. Medical Assistant (MA)
• C. Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• D. Patient Care Technician (PCT)
