(a) A behavior analyst and assistant behavior analyst license is valid for two years from the date of issuance and may be renewed biennially.     
      (b) A license holder is responsible for submitting all required documentation and information and paying the renewal application fee before the expiration date of the license.     
      (c) To renew a license, a license holder must:      
        (1) submit a completed renewal application in a manner prescribed by the department;       
        (2) provide a current certification number from the BACB or evidence of certification by a certifying entity approved by the department;       
        (3) successfully pass a criminal history background check; and       
        (4) submit the fee required under §121.85.       
      (d) The license holder must complete the human trafficking prevention training required under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 116, and provide proof of completion as prescribed by the department.     
      (e) A person whose license has expired may not provide or offer to provide behavior analysis services or use the title or represent or imply that the person has the title of "licensed behavior analyst" or "licensed assistant behavior analyst" and may not use any variation of those titles.     
      (f) A person whose certification is on inactive status with the certifying entity may renew a license that is on inactive status with the department if the person is in compliance with the requirements for inactive status with the certifying entity.     
      (g) A person whose certification is on inactive status with the certifying entity may not renew a license that is on active status with the department.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §121.26 adopted to be effective February 29, 2024, 49 TexReg 1085