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Txaba Public Policy Group

EIN 47-5671663 • 501(c)6 • San Antonio, TX

Profile

The mission of the txaba public policy group is to review and act on legislative activity and other issues impacting behavior analysts and consumers in texas.

2623 Rio BrazosSan Antonio, TX 78259

behavioranalysispu.wixsite.com/txabappg

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

89th percentile

32%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

96th percentile

94%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

57th percentile

5.1%

Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$19,145

Up $9,266 (+94%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$19,145

Up $9,266 (+94%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$29,135

Up $1,406 (+5.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$19,869

Down $6,665 (-25%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$9,266

Up $8,071 (+675%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2016: $13,576Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $15,390Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $7,814Net Assets 2018: $7,8142018Assets 2019: $14,421Net Assets 2019: $14,4212019Assets 2020: $25,621Net Assets 2020: $25,6212020Assets 2021: $19,717Net Assets 2021: $19,7172021Assets 2022: $8,684Net Assets 2022: $8,6842022Assets 2023: $9,879Net Assets 2023: $9,8792023Assets 2024: $19,145Net Assets 2024: $19,1452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$19,145
Liabilities-
Net Assets$19,145
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth57th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2016: $14,539Expenses 2016: $963Net Income 2016: $13,5762016Revenue 2017: $18,022Expenses 2017: $18,508Net Income 2017: -$4862017Revenue 2018: $25,375Expenses 2018: $32,951Net Income 2018: -$7,5762018Revenue 2019: $42,274Expenses 2019: $35,667Net Income 2019: $6,6072019Revenue 2020: $42,031Expenses 2020: $30,831Net Income 2020: $11,2002020Revenue 2021: $28,439Expenses 2021: $34,343Net Income 2021: -$5,9042021Revenue 2022: $25,630Expenses 2022: $36,663Net Income 2022: -$11,0332022Revenue 2023: $27,729Expenses 2023: $26,534Net Income 2023: $1,1952023Revenue 2024: $29,135Expenses 2024: $19,869Net Income 2024: $9,2662024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$29,135
Expenses$19,869
Net Income$9,266
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$19,145
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$19,145
Revenue
$29,135
Expenses
$19,869
Net income
$9,266
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.1$19.1$29.1$19.9$9.27
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.88$9.88$27.7$26.5$1.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.68$8.68$25.6$36.7$11.0
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.7$19.7$28.4$34.3$5.90
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$25.6$25.6$42.0$30.8$11.2
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.4$14.4$42.3$35.7$6.61
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.81$7.81$25.4$33.0$7.58
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$15.4$0.00$18.0$18.5$0.49
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$13.6$0.00$14.5$0.96$13.6
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$29,135
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the txaba public policy group is to review and act on legislative activity and other issues impacting behavior analysts and consumers in texas.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The mission of the TXABA Public Policy Group is to review and act on legislative activity and other issues impacting behavior analysts and consumers in Texas.The organization held online monthly meetings of the officers and quarterly meetings with members of the advisory committee. These meetings provided information related to public policy issues potentially affecting and/or of interest to behavior analysis in Texas and included planning for the organization's activities.The legislative priorities in 2024 were the following:1. Permanent inclusion of Telehealth for Autism Services Medicaid and MedicaidWaiver programs.2. Autism Insurance Equity- Aligns the Texas Autism Mandate with state and federalMental Health Parity requirements.3. Expedited Credentialing for Medicaid Managed Care & Commercial HealthPlans- allows ABA agencies already contracted with a payer to expedite credentialingfor their LBAs and LaBAs thus allowing autistic individuals to access care faster.4. Support for Exceptional Item 24: Rate Increases for the Medicaid AutismServices Benefit - will allow for increased rates for the autism services benefit, thus increasing network adequacy and improving access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries.The TxABA PPG has 5 Task Forces to help move forth these legislative priorities:1. Insurance, 2. Medicaid, 3. Public Education, 4. Technology and 5. AdultServices.The Insurance Task Force met X via Zoom. The Insurance Task Force engaged in thefollowing: Actively participated in the 2023 Legislative Session activities Attended the TxABA Day at the Capital, hearings, contacted legislators,provided written and in-person/virtual testimony Conducted 13 Task Force Meetings Leadership attended the TxABA PPG Quarterly Leadership Meetings Invited guests to attend task force meetings to collaborate Joy Pollard, CASP Telehealth SIG Chair Former TxABA PPG lobbyist- Chris MaseyThe Medicaid Task Force activities included:a) Provided testimony multiple times at rate hearings, bill hearings, advocating for adequate and sustainable Medicaid reimbursement rates.b) Participated in coalition meetings, bringing stakeholders from other organizations together to address concerns with the Texas Medicaid Autism Services benefit, including applied behavior analysis.c) Held bi-monthly statewide meetings to identify barriers, gather provider feedback,and offer ongoing support.d) Participated in a recurring workgroup focused on improving the PEMS system,contributing to long-term solutions.e) Participated with and presented to the Policy Council for Children and Families.f) Regularly collaborated with Texas Health and Human Services Commission,discussing and problem solving concerns and barriers related to access to care.The Public Education Taskforce goal is to review and act upon legislative activity and public policy issues in public education that impact behavior analysts and the students they serve. The following are the legislative priorities:a) Regional centersb) Restraint/seclusionc) Early picks upsd) Increase ability for behavior analysts to observe and collaborate with teachers in the school environmente) Allow ABA services that are medically prescribed and covered by healthinsurance to be provided in the school environmentIn 2024, there were 8 members present for the meeting. Discussion topics included:a) Requiring FBAs prior to the development of BIPs in schoolsb) Self-advocacy skills to individuals with disabilitiesc) Training parents on the TEA autism supplementd) Training BCBA to navigate the school systemThe goal of the TxABA Public Policy Technology Task Force is to research, review, and act on legislative activity and other issues related to the integration, regulation, and ethical use of advanced technology within Applied Behavior Analysis. This includes emerging tools such as telehealth, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, wearable technologies, data storage and analysis systems, and other digital applications that impact service delivery, supervision, training, and client outcomes. In 2024, the TxABA Public Policy Technology Task Force focused on reviewing existing policies and literature on advanced technologies to provide guidance for the ethical and effective use of emerging technologies in behavior analysis. The primary effort centered on drafting a white paper on virtual and augmented reality, outlining current applications, ethical considerations, and implications for service delivery and research Task Force member Dr. Leslie Neely prepared a presentation titled Introduction to AI in Applied Behavior Analysis: Ethical Considerations and Practical Implications, which was delivered in January 2025 to 194 attendees, promoting awareness of artificial intelligence and its growing role in ABA practice. Members also participated in TxABA Public Policy Group Day at the Capitol and Legislative Action Week, contributing to advocacy efforts related to Senate Bill 2190(SB2190) and other initiatives impacting technology use and service accessibility in Texas.In 2023, the Adult Services Task Force was established and met once to identify potential legislative priorities and next steps including:a) researching adult services programs in other statesb) evaluating funding resources in Texas and neighboring statesc) identify prioritiesThe organization continues to maintain two Facebook pages. The first page is for the general public (Behavior Analysis Online) and provides information regarding public policy issues potentially affecting and/or of interest to behavior analysis in Texas. The second Facebook page is limited to members of the organization. TxABA PPG maintained its presence on X and added both Instagram and LinkedIn.Officers and members of the organization, plus members of the general public having interests consistent with the group, provided testimony at legislative committee and public agency hearings related to public policy issues potentially affecting and/or of interest to behavior analysis in Texas. Officers of the organization met with representatives of other public interest groups to educate them regarding public policy issues potentially affecting and/or of interest to behavior analysis in Texas, and to learn from them of issues important to them and their constituents, and to plan cooperation related to issues of mutual interest. The organization distributed by email to members and other interested persons information regarding public policy issues potentially affecting and/or of interest to behavior analysis in Texas, organization plans, activities, and events. These emails included a call for action by members regarding public policy issues potentially affecting and/or of interest to behavior analysis in Texas. The TxABA Public Policy Group presented at national and state ABA conferences to encourage others to engage in public policy and advocacy initiatives and share the work being done in Texas.-$18,030
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ELLEN RHOADSPresident-Elect-$0--
CHRISTINA MARTINCommunications-$0--
LUPE CASTANEDATreasurer-$0--
MARIEL CREMONIE-FERNANDEZPresidentPT$0--
ANNA SCIARILLOSecretary-$0--
Political and Lobbying Activity
In-house lobbying only
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Txaba Public Policy Group
EIN
47-5671663
Phone
2107020515
Address
2623 RIO BRAZOS, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259

Signing Officer

Name
Lupe Castaneda
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Anderson Spector & Co PC
Address
222 E McKinney Ste 100, Denton, TX 76201
Preparer
Steffanee Moynagh CPA
Phone
9405660512
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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“Miscellaneous expenses $331”

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