Another "export" tool is the CopyFeatures_management() tool - it's probably the export method I use the most since it only exports the selected features to a new FC. There is no SQL parameter like the Select_analysis() tool. Rather it uses the current selection set that was created by SelectByAttributes, SelectByLocation, or some other "selecty-type" tool.
Actually, the 'Select_analysis' tool exports only the selected features as well, without requiring an SQL parameter. So, I wonder what the difference is? Thanks for letting me know about another option! 🙂