Autism Resources in Houston, Texas

Crockett

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances — Developmental Referrals (Tyler)

Houston County families access comprehensive autism evaluations through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler, approximately 60 miles east via TX-21. Crockett's local hospital provides primary care and developmental screenings.

Palestine · multi-county

UT Health East Texas — Palestine / Anderson County

UT Health East Texas serves Anderson County through the Palestine region and connects families to the broader UT Health East Texas specialist network in Tyler. For comprehensive autism evaluations, families are referred to UT Health Tyler (Smith County, about 45 miles north). Palestine is a regional hub for Deep East Texas.

Tyler (Smith County, ~45 min) is the primary specialist hub for Anderson County families.

Palestine · multi-county

Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) — Anderson County

Texas ECI services for infants and toddlers 0–3 in Anderson County. Free developmental evaluations and early intervention for children showing early signs of autism or developmental delay. In-home delivery in the Palestine area.

ECI is FREE for all eligible Texas children 0–3. Early intervention significantly improves outcomes.

Crockett

Texas ECI — Houston County (East Texas Region)

Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) serves Houston County children birth to 3 through the East Texas ECI regional program. Free in-home developmental therapy, speech, OT, and service coordination for eligible families.

Palestine · multi-county

Action Behavior Centers — Palestine / Anderson County

Action Behavior Centers extends ABA services to Anderson County through their East Texas network. BCBA-supervised in-home and community-based programs. Accepts most commercial insurance and Texas Medicaid. East TX rural families may experience limited local availability.

Tyler location is the primary ABA hub for Anderson County. In-home services may be available. Texas ABA mandate applies.

Crockett

Action Behavior Centers — Tyler/Lufkin Area

Houston County families access ABA therapy from providers in Tyler or Lufkin, approximately 50–70 miles away. Texas commercial insurers are required to cover medically necessary ABA therapy under state mandate.

Palestine · multi-county

Autism Society of Texas — East Texas (Anderson County)

East Texas chapter providing support and resource navigation for Anderson County families in Palestine and surrounding communities.

Crockett

Autism Society of Texas — Statewide Support

Autism Society of Texas connects Houston County families with East Texas support networks and statewide online communities. AST's helpline provides immediate resource navigation for this Deep East Texas county.

Crockett

Partners Resource Network — Texas PTI (Statewide)

Partners Resource Network provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights resources to Houston County families through Texas's federally funded PTI centers.

Palestine · multi-county

Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Anderson County

Statewide PTI connecting Anderson County families to IEP coaching, peer mentors, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families.

Federally funded PTI — no cost to families.

Lufkin · multi-county

Texas Parent to Parent (TxP2P) — Angelina County / Deep East Texas

Statewide PTI connecting Angelina County families to IEP support, peer mentors, and disability resources. Free for all Texas families — especially valuable in rural East TX where specialty resources are limited.

Federally funded PTI. Ask TxP2P about telehealth evaluation and ABA options for rural East TX families.