Texas continues to be a significant hub for behavioral health growth, adding 542 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 6% of the national weekly total, signaling sustained expansion and demand for services across the state.

Workforce Composition

The new additions include 50 BCBAs and 124 RBTs, indicating a healthy influx of both supervisory and direct-care ABA professionals. It is important to note that these counts are not mutually exclusive, as 9 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting career progression or diverse roles within the field. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs highlights the ongoing need for qualified BCBA supervisors to ensure high-quality ABA service delivery.

Demographic Insights and Key Organizations

The individual provider demographic data reveals that 354 individuals identified as female (84%), with 58 individuals identifying as male (14%) and 10 individuals as nonbinary (2%). Among organizations, "COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER" appeared 4 times, "BESPOKE WELLNESS" appeared 3 times, and "CONCHO VALLEY CENTER FOR HUMAN ADVANCEMENT" appeared 2 times, suggesting these entities are actively expanding their NPI registrations, potentially for new locations or service lines.

This data collectively points to a robust and growing behavioral health workforce in Texas, with particular strength in the ABA sector, while also underscoring the critical role of BCBAs in supporting a larger RBT workforce.