H.R. No. 574
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Association for Behavior
Analysis are gathering in Austin on March 6 and 7, 2019, to
celebrate TxABA Days at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Association for Behavior Analysis works to
advance the science and application of applied behavior analysis,
or ABA, a type of therapy that is considered an evidence-based best
practice treatment by the U.S. Surgeon General and the American
Psychological Association; and
WHEREAS, ABA is used to build a range of skills and reduce
problematic behaviors in individuals with autism, intellectual and
developmental disabilities, learning and communication
difficulties, brain injuries, physical disabilities, and
age-related infirmities, as well as in more typically developing
children and adults; it has been shown to have significant benefits
for clients in a variety of settings and to decrease the need for
special services; and
WHEREAS, TxABA is a state chapter of the Association for
Behavior Analysis International and an affiliate of the Association
of Professional Behavior Analysts; today, 11 Texas colleges and
universities offer degrees in the field of behavior analysis, and
during the 85th Legislative Session in 2017, the Texas Legislature
created licensure for board-certified behavior analysts and
assistant behavior analysts; in its mission to serve as an
information resource for the public, in addition to professional
behavior analysts, TxABA hosts an online provider directory for
consumers to locate consultants and organizations in their area
that have expertise in behavior analysis; and
WHEREAS, Applied behavior analysts have excelled in their
efforts to enhance the quality of life for their clients, and the
Texas Association for Behavior Analysis merits praise for advancing
the practice of this important profession in our state; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 6 and 7, 2019, as TxABA Days at
the State Capitol and extend to members of the Texas Association for
Behavior Analysis sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and
informative visit; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Klick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 574 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House