Tex. Occupations Code § 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.