H.R. No. 885
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The members of Texas 400 are dedicated to improving
  health care in the Lone Star State; and
         WHEREAS, A grassroots, bipartisan organization of practicing
  and retired physicians, TX400 works to promote the right of every
  patient to be seen by a professional fully trained in medical school
  and medical residency programs; the group draws its membership from
  across the spectrum, including practicing and retired physicians,
  primary care doctors, medical and surgical specialists, residents,
  and medical students; and
         WHEREAS, Members of TX400 promote transparency in the
  furtherance of patient safety; through their endeavors, they strive
  to ensure that members of the public are always apprised of the
  credentials and training of those who are providing their medical
  care, so that patients know whether they are being seen by a
  nonphysician provider, or NPP; members support the right of every
  patient to choose physician-led care, and they warn against the
  confusion caused in a clinical setting when the title "doctor" is
  claimed by those who do not possess an MD, DO, or MBBS degree; and
         WHEREAS, Focusing on accountability, TX400 advocates for all
  health care facilities to clearly post the name of the responsible
  physician, along with notification as to whether that physician is
  on site; the organization cautions that patients cannot expect the
  same level of care from advanced practice nurses as from a
  physician, and that in the event of a legal dispute, courts do not
  hold nurses to the same standards as physicians; and
         WHEREAS, The members of TX400 are united in their commitment
  to the health and well-being of their fellow citizens, and it is
  indeed a pleasure to welcome them to the State Capitol; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Texas 400 for its efforts in health care
  safety, transparency, and accountability and extend to its members
  sincere best wishes for continued success with their important
  work; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Campos
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 885 was adopted by the House on April
  14, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House