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TX Occ Code § 506.252 (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 506.252. License Application

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 state-approved criminal background check.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.253 (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 506.253. Requirements for Licensed Behavior Analyst

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 Certified Behavior Analyst--Doctoral or an equivalent certification issued by the certifying entity;(2)  has met the educational requirements of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst standard or the Board Certified Behavior Analyst--Doctoral standard or an equivalent standard adopted by the certifying entity;(3)  has passed the Board Certified Behavior Analyst examination, or an equivalent examination offered by the certifying entity, in applied behavior analysis;(4)  is in compliance with all professional, ethical, and disciplinary standards established by the certifying entity; and(5)  is not subject to any disciplinary action by the certifying entity.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.254 (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 506.254. Requirements for Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst

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 Behavior Analyst or an equivalent certification issued by the certifying entity;(2)  has met the educational requirements of the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst standard or an equivalent standard adopted by the certifying entity;(3)  has passed the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst examination, or an equivalent examination offered by the certifying entity, in applied behavior analysis;(4)  is in compliance with all professional, ethical, and disciplinary standards established by the certifying entity;(5)  is not subject to any disciplinary action by the certifying entity; and(6)  is currently supervised by a licensed behavior analyst in accordance with the requirements of the certifying entity.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.255 (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 506.255. Issuance of License

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 commission establishes by rule; and(3)  pays the required fees.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.256 (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 506.256. Reciprocity

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.(b)  An applicant for a reciprocal license shall:(1)  submit evidence to the department that the applicant:(A)  is in good standing as determined by the department;(B)  holds a valid license from another state or jurisdiction; and(C)  is in compliance with other requirements established by Section 506.252, 506.253, 506.254, or 506.255, as appropriate; and(2)  pay the required fees.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.257 (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 506.257. Retirement Status

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.|
TX Occ Code § 506.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter G. License Renewal|Section 506.301. License Expiration

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.|
TX Occ Code § 506.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter G. License Renewal|Section 506.302. License Renewal

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 certifying entity, which signifies that the applicant for renewal has met any continuing education requirements established by the certifying entity.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter H. License Denial and Disciplinary Procedures|Section 506.351. Grounds for License Denial and Disciplinary Action

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)  violates this chapter, a commission rule, or an order of the commission or the executive director;(2)  obtains a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of a material fact;(3)  sells, barters, or offers to sell or barter a license; or(4)  engages in unprofessional conduct that:(A)  endangers or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public as defined by commission rule; or(B)  violates the code of ethics adopted and published by the commission.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 506.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 506 - Behavior Analysts|Subchapter I. Enforcement Procedures|Section 506.401. Enforcement Proceedings

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., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 589), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 507.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 507.001. Definitions

Sec. 507.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Executive council" means the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.(2)  "License" means a license, certification, registration, or other authorization that is issued by the executive council.(3)  "Marriage and family therapy board" means the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.(4)  "Professional counseling board" means the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors.(5)  "Psychology board" means the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.(6)  "Social work board" means the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 507.002. Application of Sunset Act

Sec. 507.002.  APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT.  The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the executive council is abolished and this chapter and Chapters 501, 502, 503, and 505 expire September 1, 2029.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter B. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Section 507.051. Executive Council Membership

Sec. 507.051.  EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council consists of nine members as follows:(1)  one marriage and family therapist member and one public member of the marriage and family therapy board, each appointed by that board;(2)  one licensed professional counselor member and one public member of the professional counseling board, each appointed by that board;(3)  one psychologist member and one public member of the psychology board, each appointed by that board;(4)  one social worker member and one public member of the social work board, each appointed by that board; and(5)  one public member appointed by the governor.(b)  Appointments to the executive council shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, age, religion, or national origin of the appointee.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter B. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Section 507.052. Eligibility of Public Member Appointed by Governor

Sec. 507.052.  ELIGIBILITY OF PUBLIC MEMBER APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR.  A person is not eligible for appointment by the governor as a public member of the executive council if the person or the person's spouse:(1)  is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of health care;(2)  is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the executive council, the marriage and family therapy board, the professional counseling board, the psychology board, or the social work board;(3)  owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the executive council, the marriage and family therapy board, the professional counseling board, the psychology board, or the social work board; or(4)  uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the executive council, the marriage and family therapy board, the professional counseling board, the psychology board, or the social work board, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for executive council, marriage and family therapy board, professional counseling board, psychology board, or social work board membership, attendance, or expenses.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter B. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Section 507.053. Membership and Employee Restrictions

Sec. 507.053.  MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.(b)  A person may not be a member of the executive council and may not be an executive council employee employed in a "bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity," as that phrase is used for purposes of establishing an exemption to the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. Section 201 et seq.) if:(1)  the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health care; or(2)  the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health care.(c)  A person may not be a member of the executive council or act as the general counsel to the executive council if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the executive council, the marriage and family therapy board, the professional counseling board, the psychology board, or the social work board.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter B. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Section 507.054. Terms; Vacancy

Sec. 507.054.  TERMS; VACANCY.  (a)  The member appointed by the governor serves a six-year term.  The remaining members serve two-year terms with the terms of four of those members expiring February 1 of each year.(b)  A member appointed to fill a vacancy holds office for the unexpired portion of the term.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter B. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Section 507.055. Presiding Officer

Sec. 507.055.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  The member appointed by the governor is the presiding officer of the executive council.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter B. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Section 507.056. Grounds for Removal

Sec. 507.056.  GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the executive council that a member:(1)  does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications required by Section 507.051;(2)  does not maintain during service on the executive council the qualifications required by Section 507.051;(3)  is ineligible for membership under Section 507.052 or 507.053;(4)  cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term; or(5)  is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled executive council meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by  a majority vote of the executive council.(b)  The validity of an action of the executive council is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of an executive council member exists.(c)  If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer of the executive council of the potential ground.  The presiding officer shall then notify the appointing authority and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.  If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the executive council, who shall then notify the appointing authority and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter B. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Section 507.057. Reimbursement

Sec. 507.057.  REIMBURSEMENT.  A member of the executive council may receive reimbursement for travel expenses as provided by the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter B. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Section 507.058. Meetings

Sec. 507.058.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The executive council shall hold at least two regular meetings each year.(b)  The executive council may hold additional meetings on the request of the presiding officer or on the written request of three members of the executive council.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter B. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Section 507.059. Training

Sec. 507.059.  TRAINING.  (a)  A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the executive council may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the executive council until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.(b)  The training program must provide the person with information regarding:(1)  the law governing executive council operations;(2)  the programs, functions, rules, and budget of the executive council;(3)  the scope of and limitations on the rulemaking authority of the executive council;(4)  the types of executive council rules, interpretations, and enforcement actions that may implicate federal antitrust law by limiting competition or impacting prices charged by persons engaged in a profession or business the executive council regulates, including any rule, interpretation, or enforcement action that:(A)  regulates the scope of practice of persons in a profession or business the executive council regulates;(B)  restricts advertising by persons in a profession or business the executive council regulates;(C)  affects the price of goods or services provided by persons in a profession or business the executive council regulates; or(D)  restricts participation in a profession or business the executive council regulates;(5)  the results of the most recent formal audit of the executive council;(6)  the requirements of:(A)  laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and disclosure of conflicts of interest; and(B)  other laws applicable to members of the executive council in performing their duties; and(7)  any applicable ethics policies adopted by the executive council or the Texas Ethics Commission.(c)  A person appointed to the executive council is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.(d)  The executive director of the executive council shall create a training manual that includes the information required by Subsection (b).  The executive director shall distribute a copy of the training manual annually to each executive council member.  Each member of the executive council shall sign and submit to the executive director a statement acknowledging that the member received and has reviewed the training manual.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter C. Executive Director and Other Personnel|Section 507.101. Executive Director; Personnel

Sec. 507.101.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; PERSONNEL.  The executive council shall employ an executive director and other personnel as necessary to administer this chapter and carry out the functions of the executive council.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 507.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 3 - Health Professions|Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling|Chapter 507 - Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council|Subchapter C. Executive Director and Other Personnel|Section 507.102. Division of Responsibilities

Sec. 507.102.  DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.  The executive council shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the executive council and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the staff of the executive council.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.|