1. (a) To qualify for licensure as a behavior analyst, a person must:

   1. (1) hold current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral or equivalent, issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or its equivalent as approved by the department; and
   2. (2) be in compliance with all professional, ethical, and disciplinary standards established by the certifying entity.
2. (b) Persons who are subject to or have received a disciplinary action by the certifying entity may be ineligible for a license.

3. (c) Persons who hold current certification by the certifying entity but who do not hold a current license may not:

   1. (1) practice behavior analysis; or
   2. (2) use the title "licensed behavior analyst."

Source Note:The provisions of this §121.21 adopted to be effective May 1, 2018, 43 TexReg 2570.