Tex. Occupations Code § 506.256
This is the official text of Tex. Occupations Code § 506.256, part of Texas’s Occupations Code — governs professional and occupational licensing.
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§ 506.256. RECIPROCITY.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
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