Texas
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation: Massage Therapy
P.O. Box 12157
Austin, Texas 78711
Phone: 512-463-6599
Email: [email protected]
Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
Requirement: 500 hours and passing the MBLEx or state exam, background check, fingerprints, jurisprudence exam (not required if you take the state exam), and CPR training
Renewal: 12 hours/2 years
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) issued proposed rules that would create a process to verify certain applicant's eligibility for initial or renewal licensure based on an individual's citizenship or immigration status. TDLR welcomes comments through February 22 via their online portal.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has three open seats on the Massage Therapy Advisory Board and is inviting dedicated massage therapists to apply.
Beginning January 6, 2025, the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation will not be confirming CE credits before you renew your massage therapy license. Learn what will be expected from LMTs in the new year.
The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards informed ABMP that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation released incorrect information in January regarding exam results. Learn more in our web post.
Effective immediately, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will be issuing all massage therapy license applicants a notice regarding their eligibility to sit for the Texas Massage Therapy Exam. Find out how your students become eligible.
The Texas legislature adopted House Bill 3579, creating massage establishment emergency suspension orders and allowing for restrictive massage establishment regulations if a business meets specific criteria.