The Texas Board of Nurse Examiners regulates the practice of nursing in the state of Texas. Their website has the forms, applications, and the answers to frequently asked questions about licensure.
To contact the Board:
Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
William P. Hobby Building
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460
Austin, Texas 78701-3944
Website: www.bne.state.tx.us
Telephone Number: (512) 305-7400
Fax Number: (512) 305-7401
William P. Hobby Building
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460
Austin, Texas 78701-3944
Website: www.bne.state.tx.us
Telephone Number: (512) 305-7400
Fax Number: (512) 305-7401
Examples of the services provided by the Board of Nurse Examiners:
- Licensing services
Examination for new graduates
Endorsement from other states
Biennial renewal
Approval for advanced practice nurses - Accreditation services
Accredits and approves schools of nursing
Surveys accredited programs - Enforcement services
Sets minimum standards for nursing practice and nursing education
Enforces the Nursing Practice Act and BNE Rules and Regulations
Conducts investigations of complaints against nurses - Information services
Verbal, written and electronic information
The web site contains information including the Nursing Practice Act, position statements, BNE Rules and Guidelines, and disciplinary and licensure information
