HB 2544 establishes a student loan repayment assistance program for nurses employed in long-term care facilities. To qualify, an advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, or licensed vocational nurse must be employed full-time for at least one year at a licensed convalescent, nursing, or continuing care facility. Eligible nurses may receive up to $5,000 per year in loan repayment assistance for a maximum of five years, with total program funding capped at $6 million per biennium. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will administer the program, which is contingent upon legislative appropriations​.