
Capitol Advocacy Day gives Texas nurses the tools, confidence, and connections to influence the policies that shape nursing practice and patient care. This event combines policy education, issue briefings, storytelling practice, and structured opportunities to connect with lawmakers and peers from across the state.
Participants will learn how the legislative process works, how to communicate effectively with elected officials, and how to connect professional experience to policy priorities. The program is ideal for nurses, students, district leaders, educators, and advocates who want to make their voice heard on issues affecting the nursing workforce, patient safety, access to care, and the health of Texans.
Austin · January 19-20, 2027
Capitol Advocacy Day: Nurses at the Texas Legislature
Your voice matters
Turn nursing experience into clear, confident policy influence at the Texas Capitol.
Policy priorities
Workforce
Support a strong, sustainable nursing workforce across practice settings.
Safety
Advance workplace safety, patient safety, and violence prevention priorities.
Access
Improve access to care for communities across Texas.
Education
Strengthen nursing education, faculty development, and clinical pathways.
Public health
Elevate nurses as essential voices in public health planning and response.
Capitol schedule timeline
- Issue briefing
Review legislative priorities and key talking points.
- Storytelling practice
Connect clinical experience to policy needs.
- Capitol visits
Meet with lawmakers and staff in structured groups.
- Peer debrief
Share lessons learned and next advocacy steps.
Workforce brief
Key messages and data points for nursing workforce advocacy.
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Safety brief
Policy priorities for safer care environments and reporting culture.
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Access brief
Talking points for patient access and community health needs.
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Education brief
Support for nursing pipeline, student success, and faculty capacity.
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