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TX Occ Code § 505.601 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 505 - Social Workers|Subchapter L. Reports of Certain Violations|Section 505.601. Report of Violation

Sec. 505.601.  REPORT OF VIOLATION.  In a written, signed report to the appropriate licensing board, agency, or facility, a person licensed under this chapter may report an incident that the person has reasonable cause to believe has exposed a client to substantial risk of harm, including:(1)  a failure to provide care that conforms to the minimum standards of acceptable and prevailing professional practice;(2)  illegal billing practices;  or(3)  falsification of records.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.272(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 505.602 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 505 - Social Workers|Subchapter L. Reports of Certain Violations|Section 505.602. Reporting Immunity

Sec. 505.602.  REPORTING IMMUNITY.  A person who, without malice, makes a report authorized, or reasonably believed to be authorized, under this subchapter:(1)  is immune from civil liability;  and(2)  may not be subjected by the person's employer to other retaliatory action as a result of making the report.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.272(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 505.603 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 505 - Social Workers|Subchapter L. Reports of Certain Violations|Section 505.603. Cause of Action for Retaliation

Sec. 505.603.  CAUSE OF ACTION FOR RETALIATION.  (a)  A person named as a defendant in a civil action or subjected by the person's employer to other retaliatory action as a result of filing a report authorized, or reasonably believed to be authorized, under this subchapter may file a counterclaim in the pending action or prove a cause of action in a subsequent suit to recover defense costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and actual and punitive damages, if the suit or retaliatory action is determined to be frivolous, unreasonable, or taken in bad faith.(b)  A person may not suspend or terminate the employment of, or otherwise discipline or discriminate against, a person who makes a report, without malice, under this subchapter.(c)  A person who makes a report under this subchapter has a cause of action against a person who violates Subsection (b) and may recover:(1)  the greater of:(A)  actual damages, including damages for mental anguish even if no other injury is shown;  or(B)  $1,000;(2)  exemplary damages;(3)  court costs;  and(4)  reasonable attorney's fees.(d)  In addition to the amount recovered under Subsection (c), a person whose employment is suspended or terminated in violation of this section is entitled to:(1)  reinstatement in the employee's former position or severance pay in an amount equal to three months of the employee's most recent salary;  and(2)  compensation for wages lost during the period of suspension or termination.(e)  A person who brings an action under this section has the burden of proof.  It is a rebuttable presumption that the person's employment was suspended or terminated for making a report under this subchapter if:(1)  the person was suspended or terminated within 60 days after the date the report was made;  and(2)  the person to whom the report that is the subject of the cause of action was made or the court determines that the report was:(A)  authorized under this subchapter;  and(B)  made without malice.(f)  An action under this section may be brought in a district court of the county in which:(1)  the plaintiff resides;(2)  the plaintiff was employed by the defendant;  or(3)  the defendant conducts business.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.272(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Occ Code § 506.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 506.001. Short Title

Sec. 506.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Behavior Analyst Licensing Act.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 506.002. Definitions

Sec. 506.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Advisory board" means the Behavior Analyst Advisory Board.(2)  "Certifying entity" means the nationally accredited Behavior Analyst Certification Board or another entity that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute to issue credentials in the professional practice of applied behavior analysis and approved by the department.(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.(4)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.(5)  "Executive director" means the executive director of the department.(6)  "License holder" means a person licensed under this chapter.(7)  "Licensed assistant behavior analyst" means a person who is certified by the certifying entity as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst or who has an equivalent certification issued by the certifying entity and who meets the requirements specified by Sections 506.252 and 506.254.(8)  "Licensed behavior analyst" means a person who is certified by the certifying entity as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or a Board Certified Behavior Analyst--Doctoral or who has an equivalent certification issued by the certifying entity and who meets the requirements specified by Sections 506.252 and 506.253.(9)  "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 506.003. Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis

Sec. 506.003.  PRACTICE OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.  (a)  The practice of applied behavior analysis is the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional and environmental modifications to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior.(b)  The practice of applied behavior analysis includes the empirical identification of functional relations between behavior and environmental factors, known as functional assessment or functional analysis.(c)  Applied behavior analysis interventions:(1)  are based on scientific research and the direct observation and measurement of behavior and environment; and(2)  use contextual factors, motivating operations, antecedent stimuli, positive reinforcement, and other procedures to help individuals develop new behaviors, increase or decrease existing behaviors, and elicit or evoke behaviors under specific environmental conditions.(d)  The practice of applied behavior analysis does not include:(1)  psychological testing, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, or counseling as treatment modalities; or(2)  the diagnosis of disorders.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter; Use of Title|Section 506.051. Licensed Psychologists

Sec. 506.051.  LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS.  This chapter does not apply to a person licensed to practice psychology in this state if the applied behavior analysis services provided are within the scope of the licensed psychologist's education, training, and competence.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter; Use of Title|Section 506.052. Other Licensed Professionals

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 scope of the person's education, training, and competence.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter; Use of Title|Section 506.053. Family Members and Guardians

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 licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter; Use of Title|Section 506.054. Paraprofessionals

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 licensed assistant behavior analyst; and(2)  the person is designated as an "applied behavior analysis technician," "behavior technician," "tutor," or "front-line therapist."|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter; Use of Title|Section 506.055. Students, Interns, and Fellows

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, practicum, internship, or postdoctoral fellowship;(2)  the activity or service is directly supervised by a licensed behavior analyst or an instructor in a course sequence approved by the certifying entity; and(3)  the person is designated as a "student," "intern," "fellow," or "trainee."|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter; Use of Title|Section 506.056. Supervised Experience

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, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter; Use of Title|Section 506.057. Temporary Services of Behavior Analyst From Another State

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 behavior analyst's customary area of practice;(2)  are conducted not more than 20 days in a calendar year; and(3)  are not otherwise in violation of this chapter.(b)  A behavior analyst described by Subsection (a) shall inform the recipient of applied behavior analysis services, or a parent or guardian of the recipient if the recipient is under 18 years of age, that:(1)  the behavior analyst is not licensed in this state; and(2)  the activities and services provided by the behavior analyst are time-limited.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter; Use of Title|Section 506.058. Teacher or Employee of School District

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 employee's employment.(b)  A person described by Subsection (a) may not:(1)  represent that the person is a behavior analyst, unless the applied behavior analysis services provided are within the person's education, training, and competence;(2)  offer applied behavior analysis services to any person, other than within the scope of the person's employment duties for the school; or(3)  receive compensation for providing applied behavior analysis services, other than the compensation that the person receives from the person's school employer.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter B. Application of Chapter; Use of Title|Section 506.059. Persons Who Do Not Provide Direct Services

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 analytic research if the teaching or research activities do not involve the delivery or supervision of applied behavior analysis services; or(3)  is a professional who provides general applied behavior analysis services to organizations if those services:(A)  are for the benefit of the organization; and(B)  do not involve direct services to individuals.(b)  A person described by Subsection (a) may use the title "behavior analyst."|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter C. Behavior Analyst Advisory Board|Section 506.101. Advisory Board Membership

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 Certified Behavior Analyst--Doctoral or hold an equivalent certification issued by the certifying entity;(2)  one licensed assistant behavior analyst;(3)  one physician who has experience providing mental health or behavioral health services; and(4)  three members who represent the public and who are either former recipients of applied behavior analysis services or the parent or guardian of a current or former recipient of applied behavior analysis services.(b)  To be qualified for appointment under Subsection (a)(1), a person must have at least five years of experience as a licensed behavior analyst after being certified by the certifying entity.(c)  Appointments to the advisory board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter C. Behavior Analyst Advisory Board|Section 506.102. Duties of Advisory 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.|
TX Occ Code § 506.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter C. Behavior Analyst Advisory Board|Section 506.103. Terms; Vacancy

Sec. 506.103.  TERMS; VACANCY.  (a)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  A member may not serve more than two consecutive six-year terms.(c)  If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications for the vacant position to serve for the remainder of the term.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter C. Behavior Analyst Advisory Board|Section 506.104. Presiding Officer

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 one year.  The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the advisory board.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter C. Behavior Analyst Advisory Board|Section 506.106. Grounds for Removal

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.|
TX Occ Code § 506.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter C. Behavior Analyst Advisory Board|Section 506.107. Compensation; Reimbursement

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 member of the advisory board, subject to any applicable limitation on reimbursement provided by the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 506.151. General Powers and Duties

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 applicants;(3)  provide for the examination of license applicants;(4)  issue licenses;(5)  in connection with a hearing under this chapter, issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths under the laws of this state; and(6)  investigate persons engaging in practices that violate this chapter.(c)  The commission or executive director may deny, revoke, or suspend a license or may otherwise discipline a license holder in accordance with Section 51.353.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 506.152. Standards of Ethical Practice

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.|
TX Occ Code § 506.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 506.153. Assistance Filing Complaint

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 Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties|Section 506.154. Fees

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.|
TX Occ Code § 506.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter E. Public Interest Information|Section 506.201. Telephone Number for Complaints

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., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter F. License Requirements|Section 506.251. License Required

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 behavior analyst," as appropriate, unless the person is licensed under this chapter.(c)  Except as provided by Subchapter B, a person may not use the title "behavior analyst" unless the person is licensed under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|