1. (a) The council may use the data collected and analyzed under this chapter to publish reports regarding:

   1. (1) the educational and employment trends for health professions;
   2. (2) the supply and demand of health professions; and
   3. (3) other issues, as necessary, concerning health professions in this state.

2. (b) The council shall publish reports regarding the data collected and analyzed under this chapter related to:

   1. (1) the educational and employment trends of nursing professionals;
   2. (2) the supply and demand of nursing professionals; and
   3. (3) other issues, as determined necessary by the council, concerning nursing professionals in this state.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1386, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;

Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 11, eff. June 20, 2003.