Title OC, Occupations Code

Sec. 506.052. OTHER LICENSED PROFESSIONALS. This chapter does not apply to a person licensed to practice another profession in this state if the applied behavior analysis services provided are within: (1) the scope of practice of the person's license under state law; and (2) the …

Sec. 506.053. FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUARDIANS. This chapter does not apply to a family member or guardian of a recipient of applied behavior analysis services who is implementing a behavior analysis treatment plan for the recipient under the extended authority and direction of a lic…

Sec. 506.054. PARAPROFESSIONALS. This chapter does not apply to a paraprofessional technician who delivers applied behavior analysis services if: (1) the applied behavior analysis services are provided under the extended authority and direction of a licensed behavior analyst or l…

Sec. 506.055. STUDENTS, INTERNS, AND FELLOWS. This chapter does not apply to an applied behavior analysis activity or service of a college or university student, intern, or fellow if: (1) the activity or service is part of a defined behavior analysis program of study, course, pra…

Sec. 506.056. SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE. This chapter does not apply to an unlicensed person pursuing supervised experience in applied behavior analysis if the supervised experience is consistent with the requirements of the certifying entity and commission rules. Added by Acts 2017,…

Sec. 506.057. TEMPORARY SERVICES OF BEHAVIOR ANALYST FROM ANOTHER STATE. (a) This chapter does not apply to a behavior analyst licensed in another jurisdiction or certified by the certifying entity if the activities and services conducted in this state: (1) are within the behavio…

Sec. 506.058. TEACHER OR EMPLOYEE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT. (a) This chapter does not apply to a teacher or employee of a private or public school who provides applied behavior analysis services if the teacher or employee is performing duties within the scope of the teacher's or employ…

Sec. 506.059. PERSONS WHO DO NOT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES. (a) This chapter does not apply to a person who: (1) is a behavior analyst who practices with nonhumans, including an applied animal behaviorist or an animal trainer; (2) teaches behavior analysis or conducts behavior anal…

Sec. 506.101. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP. (a) The advisory board is composed of nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the approval of the commission as follows: (1) four licensed behavior analysts, at least one of whom must be certified as a Board …

Sec. 506.102. DUTIES OF ADVISORY BOARD. The advisory board shall provide advice and recommendations to the department on technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.

Sec. 506.103. TERMS; VACANCY. (a) Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year terms. (b) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 871 (S.B. 2075), Sec. 62(1), eff. September 1, 2025. (c) If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the presiding officer of the commis…

Sec. 506.104. PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of the commission shall designate a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two years. The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the a…

Sec. 506.106. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL. A member of the advisory board may be removed as provided by Section 51.209. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.

Sec. 506.107. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. (a) A member of the advisory board may not receive compensation for service on the advisory board. (b) A member of the advisory board is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing functions as a me…

Sec. 506.151. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The commission shall adopt rules consistent with this chapter for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. (b) The department shall: (1) administer and enforce this chapter; (2) evaluate the qualifications of license applica…

Sec. 506.152. STANDARDS OF ETHICAL PRACTICE. The commission shall adopt rules under this chapter that establish standards of ethical practice. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.

Sec. 506.153. ASSISTANCE FILING COMPLAINT. The department, in accordance with Section 51.252, shall provide reasonable assistance to a person who wishes to file a complaint with the department regarding a person or activity regulated under this chapter. Added by Acts 2017, 85th L…

Sec. 506.154. FEES. The commission by rule shall set fees in amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of administering this chapter. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017. SUBCHAPTER E. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION AND …

Sec. 506.201. TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR COMPLAINTS. The department shall list with its regular telephone number any toll-free telephone number established under other state law that may be called to present a complaint about a health professional. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., …

Sec. 506.251. LICENSE REQUIRED. (a) Except as provided by Subchapter B, a person may not engage in the practice of applied behavior analysis unless the person holds a license under this chapter. (b) A person may not use the title "licensed behavior analyst" or "licensed assistant…

Sec. 506.252. LICENSE APPLICATION. Each applicant for a license under this chapter must submit an application and the required fees to the department. The application must include sufficient evidence, as defined by commission rules, that the applicant has successfully completed a…

Sec. 506.253. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED BEHAVIOR ANALYST. An applicant for a license as a licensed behavior analyst must present evidence to the department that the applicant: (1) is currently certified by the certifying entity as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or a Board Cer…

Sec. 506.254. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED ASSISTANT BEHAVIOR ANALYST. An applicant for a license as a licensed assistant behavior analyst must present evidence to the department that the applicant: (1) is currently certified by the certifying entity as a Board Certified Assistant B…

Sec. 506.255. ISSUANCE OF LICENSE. The department shall issue a license as a licensed behavior analyst or a licensed assistant behavior analyst, as appropriate, to an applicant who: (1) complies with the requirements of this chapter; (2) meets any additional requirements the comm…

Sec. 506.256. RECIPROCITY. (a) The department shall issue a license to a person who is currently licensed as a behavior analyst or as an assistant behavior analyst from another state or jurisdiction that imposes licensure requirements similar to those specified in this chapter. (…

Sec. 506.257. RETIREMENT STATUS. The commission by rule may adopt a system for placing a person licensed under this chapter on retirement status. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017. SUBCHAPTER G. LICENSE RENEWAL

Sec. 506.301. LICENSE EXPIRATION. A license issued under this chapter expires on the second anniversary of the date of issuance. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.

Sec. 506.302. LICENSE RENEWAL. Before the expiration of a license, a license may be renewed by: (1) submitting an application for renewal; (2) paying the renewal fee imposed by the commission; and (3) providing verification to the department of continued certification by the cert…

Sec. 506.351. GROUNDS FOR LICENSE DENIAL AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION. After a hearing, the commission or executive director may deny a license to an applicant, suspend or revoke a person's license, or place on probation a license holder if the applicant or license holder: (1) violate…

Sec. 506.401. ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS. The commission, department, or executive director may enforce this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or an order of the commission or executive director as provided by Subchapters F and G, Chapter 51. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg.,…