Relating to the authority of a podiatrist to delegate certain podiatric medical acts to an advanced practice registered nurse.

SB 2669 allows podiatrists in Texas to delegate certain podiatric medical acts to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), specifically enabling APRNs to perform minor procedures and conduct office visits without the podiatrist's physical presence. The bill requires written protocols and specifies that delegated acts must align with the APRN's scope of practice and be performed safely, as determined by the podiatrist. It directly affects podiatrists (who can delegate), APRNs (who gain expanded authority), and patients (who may receive certain podiatric care from APRNs). Key provisions include defining "minor procedures" as office-based treatments not requiring medication beyond local anesthesia and clarifying that APRNs can oversee clinic operations and assessments. The bill amends Texas Occupations Code Chapter 202 to establish this delegation framework, pending further legislative action.