TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026/2027 UPDATED STUDY
GUIDE
◉ Primary resources for state law. Answer: Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
◉ Nursing Jurisprudence. Answer: Rules/ Ethics/ Morals and how the
nurses function in a healthcare setting
◉ Texas Nurse Practice Acts. Answer: 301
-BON, , defines responsibility for regulating nursing education,
licensure and practice
303
-Regulates nursing peer review
304
-Relates to nursing Licensure compact
◉ Texas BON Mission Statement. Answer: Protect and promote
welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding a
license as a nurse is competent to practice safely.
, -Protects the interest of the public
◉ Chapter 301 NPA. Answer: How board is appointed
General powers/duties
License requirements/renewal
Practice by holder
Reporting violations and patient care concerns
Prohibited practices/disciplinary actions
Other penalties and enforcement previsions
Anesthesia in outpatient settings
Corrective action proceeding
◉ Board of Nursing. Answer: Represent the people of Texas
Can't lobby the legislature
Does not regulate practice settings
-Licensing
-Enforcement Services
-Audit of CE
-Information Services
◉ Professional Associations. Answer: Represent their members
Do lobby legislature
AND ANSWERS 2026/2027 UPDATED STUDY
GUIDE
◉ Primary resources for state law. Answer: Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
◉ Nursing Jurisprudence. Answer: Rules/ Ethics/ Morals and how the
nurses function in a healthcare setting
◉ Texas Nurse Practice Acts. Answer: 301
-BON, , defines responsibility for regulating nursing education,
licensure and practice
303
-Regulates nursing peer review
304
-Relates to nursing Licensure compact
◉ Texas BON Mission Statement. Answer: Protect and promote
welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding a
license as a nurse is competent to practice safely.
, -Protects the interest of the public
◉ Chapter 301 NPA. Answer: How board is appointed
General powers/duties
License requirements/renewal
Practice by holder
Reporting violations and patient care concerns
Prohibited practices/disciplinary actions
Other penalties and enforcement previsions
Anesthesia in outpatient settings
Corrective action proceeding
◉ Board of Nursing. Answer: Represent the people of Texas
Can't lobby the legislature
Does not regulate practice settings
-Licensing
-Enforcement Services
-Audit of CE
-Information Services
◉ Professional Associations. Answer: Represent their members
Do lobby legislature
