Demand report · Texas (TX)

ABA therapy waitlist in Texas.

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Texas has 21.3 BCBAs per 100K residents with an estimated wait of 6–9 months.

21.3 BCBAs per 100K · ModerateUpdated April 2026

Local access

TX access at a glance.

BCBAs per 100K21.3Certified behavior analysts per 100,000 residents.

Estimated wait6–9 monthsTypical time from insurance auth to first session.

Access levelModerateRelative to national ABA provider density.

Rural & regional

Access outside the metros.

Strong access in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio metros. West Texas and rural areas have very limited providers.

Key context

What to know about ABA in Texas.

Texas has a large total number of BCBAs but its massive population means per-capita access is moderate. The state mandates ABA insurance coverage with no annual cap. Texas Medicaid covers ABA for children with autism.

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