Families in Dallas typically see hourly rates of $110–$170/hr. Here's how that compares nationally, what insurance covers in Texas, and what to expect locally.
$110–$170/hr · Near national averageUpdated April 2026No annual cap
No age limit
Texas Medicaid covers ABA through STAR Health and STAR Kids programs for eligible children.
Dallas offers average-to-slightly-above-average ABA rates for a major metro. The DFW metroplex has a growing and competitive ABA provider market, and Texas's uncapped insurance mandate is one of the strongest in the country. Many national ABA networks have a significant presence in Dallas, giving families a range of clinic-based and in-home options.
ABA therapy in Dallas costs $110–$170 per hour, near the national average. For 20 hours per week, monthly costs run $8,800–$14,000 without insurance. Texas's uncapped insurance mandate means commercially insured families pay only their plan's copay or coinsurance.
Yes. Texas law requires fully-insured commercial plans to cover ABA therapy with no annual dollar cap and no age limit. This is one of the most favorable insurance mandates for ABA families in the US. Self-funded employer plans under ERISA are exempt from this state mandate.
Yes. Texas Medicaid covers ABA in Dallas through the STAR Health program (foster care) and STAR Kids program (children with qualifying disabilities). Families must obtain an autism diagnosis and managed care plan authorization before services begin.
Dallas and Houston rates are virtually identical — Dallas runs $110–$170/hr vs Houston's $105–$170/hr. Both benefit from Texas's uncapped mandate. Families in suburban areas (Plano, Frisco, Arlington) may find rates 5–10% lower than in Dallas proper.
Higglo works with ABA providers across Texas on marketing, intake, and growth. Talk to our team about your program.
