Texas requires state licensure for behavior analysts. Here's what that means for practitioners and operators in TX.
Licensure required · Since 2017Updated April 2026TDLR sets supervision standards; follows BACB guidelines as baseline
Allowed — telehealth ABA widely used across the large state
BCBA certification required for licensure
Texas enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2017 through the Dept. of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). BCBA certification is required. Texas has strong insurance mandates with no annual cap and one of the largest ABA provider networks in the country.
Yes. Texas enacted licensure in 2017 through the Dept. of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). All practicing behavior analysts must hold both BCBA certification and a state license.
The Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) oversees behavior analyst licensure, handling applications, renewals, and regulatory compliance.
No. Texas mandates commercial insurance coverage for ABA therapy with no annual dollar cap, making it one of the strongest coverage states in the country.
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