State Representative Jacey Jetton announces a bill giving doctors and nurses the ability to practice in Texas. House Bill 1780 gives doctors and nurses the ability to practice in Texas if their license is substantively the same as what is required in Texas.
“In the wake of COVID-19, Governor Abbott provided a fast-track for certain medical professionals to obtain a license to practice in Texas,” Jetton said. “House Bill 1780 will provide greater access to care for Texas families, even when we are not under a disaster declaration.”
The bill will allow certain doctors and nurses to practice in Texas without obtaining a new license, provided they meet certain requirements. House Bill 1780 only applies to medical professionals whose licenses are substantively the same as the ones utilized in Texas. Medical professionals must be licensed in good standing in their home jurisdiction and receive prior approval to practice from the applicable medical boards.
Biography
Jacey Jetton is a 7th generation Texan who represents Sugar Land, Richmond, and the surrounding areas in the Texas House of Representatives. Jetton served in the Texas Army National Guard where he was attached to a mechanized infantry unit in the 36th Infantry Division. Jacey and Fanny Jetton have two young boys, Jacob and Calob, who attend schools in Fort Bend ISD. Jetton’s background includes working in the 83rd legislative session as a Legislative Director, in the Texas Comptroller’s agency working as a taxpayer liaison, President for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 143, and in the Republican Party as Engagement Director for the Republican Party of Texas. He was then elected Chairman of the Fort Bend County Republican Party.
Professionally, Jetton is a small business owner operating a homeowner’s association management company. Jetton continues to serve Fort Bend County by volunteering with various organizations that focus on supporting single moms, poverty, and veterans’ issues.