Texas saw 507 behavioral health providers appear in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 6% of the national total. This substantial activity signals Texas's strong and growing behavioral health sector. Of these, 239 providers were newly added this week, contributing to a year-to-date total of 266 new providers, indicating a dynamic expansion of the workforce.

Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity

Among individual providers, there are 37 professionals with BCBA credentials and 119 individuals holding RBT credentials. It is important to note that these counts are not mutually exclusive, as 7 individuals hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression and expanded roles. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs stands at approximately 3.2 to 1 (119 RBTs to 37 BCBAs), suggesting a potentially more balanced supervision capacity within the ABA workforce compared to states with higher RBT-to-BCBA ratios. This indicates a solid foundation for supervision and quality service delivery.

Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence

The workforce demographics show a strong female presence, with 329 female providers accounting for 82% of individuals. 62 male providers make up 15%, and 12 providers identify as nonbinary, representing 3%. Notable organizational activity includes Alamo Area Council of Governments appearing three times and Dallas County MHMR appearing twice, indicating their significant roles in service provision across the state.

This data collectively suggests a rapidly expanding and well-supervised ABA workforce in Texas, poised to enhance access to critical behavioral health services across the state's major metropolitan areas.