Texas Massage Therapy Licensing Program- main website for the Department of Health Services in charge of massage licensing.
Application- PDF for your submittal for a license to practice Massage Therapy. FAQ's - Renew online - 12 CE Credits/ 2 years
Texas Massage Schools - A list of massage schools in Texas
As of September 1st 2007 the required minimum hours are 500. The previous requirement was 300 hours. The applications and website do not show this new change as of yet. Check the Statutes/Laws page for new information. This requirement affects people who enrolled after September 1st 2007. Those who are under the new regulations will not have to participate in the State practical. Students of massage will need to pass the MBLEx licensing exam from the FSMTB. The MBLEx exam can be taken at a Pearson Vue testing facility by appointment after the MBLEx application is approved.
Texas Massage Therapy Laws- For the Jurisprudence Exam
Applicants who were enrolled before this date must successfully complete the state administered written and practical examinations. You are not eligible to take the exams until you have an approved application. Fees will be paid to the testing facility for the examination. Texas State Licensing Requirements.
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Web Information | www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage |
List of schools | Texas Massage Schools |
Education Requirements | 500 |
Title | Massage Therapist MT |
Type of Credential | License |
State Law Test | Jurisprudence Exam - Rules and Regulations - Laws & Statutes |
State Practical or Written Exam | Written |
National Exam Requirement | MBLEx |
CEU's | 12/ 2 years- CE & Providers |
Initial Cost of License | Application fee $117 Examination fee $87 |
Require City License | Check Local City & County Business Regulations |
Renewal Fee | $106/ 2 years |
Liability ins | Massage Therapy Insurance Comparison |
Credentialed Practitioners | 26,347 |
Department of Health Professional Licensing
Massage Therapy Licensing Program
PO Box 12197
Austin, TX 78711
1100 West 49th St.
Austin, TX 78756
Phone: 512-834-6616
Fax: 512-834-6677
Email: massage@dshs.state.tx.us
3110 Mustang Rd. Alvin, TX 77511 Email: massage@alvincollege.edu |
Alvin | 281.756.3806 |
Amarillo Massage Therapy Institute 2710 Civic Circle #7 Amarillo, TX 79109 |
Amarillo | 806.331.0795 |
2335 Green Oaks Blvd. West Arlington, TX 76016 |
Arlington | 817.446.6629 |
A New Beginning School of Massage 2525 Wallingwood Dr. #1501 Austin, TX 78746 |
Austin | 512.306.0975 |
8620 Burnet Rd. #300 Austin, TX 78757 |
Austin | 866.948.2808 |
Lauterstein-Conway Massage School 4701-B Burnet Rd. Austin, TX 78756 Email: info@tlcschool.com |
Austin | 512.374.9222 |
The Academy of Health Care Professions 6505 Airport Blvd. |
Austin | 800.487.6728 |
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute 2144 Central Blvd. Brownsville, TX 78520 |
Brownsville | 956.465.4696 |
13370 Preston Rd. Dallas, TX 75240 |
Dallas | 972.866.8704 |
9570 Gateway Blvd. North El Paso, TX 79924 |
El Paso | 915.831.3722 |
2990 Richmond Ave. #200 Houston, TX 77098 Email: info@avalonmassageschool.com |
Houston | 713.333.5250 |
Phoenix School of Holistic Health 6600 Harwin #101 Houston, TX 77036 Email: info@themassageschool.com |
Houston | 713.974.5976 |
Clear Lake 17043 El Camino Rd. #201 Houston, TX |
Houston | 281.488.3903 |
The Academy of Health Care Professions 8313 Southwest Freeway #300 |
Houston | 800.487.6728 |
The Academy of Health Care Professions 240 Northwest Mall Blvd. |
Houston | 800.487.6728 |
1565 West Main St. #114 Lewisville, TX 75067 |
Lewisville | 972.353.8989 |
4920 South Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79424 |
Lubbock | 806.722.3300 |
7420 82nd St. Lubbock, TX 79424 |
Lubbock | 806.866.0089 |
1804 North Galloway #A Mesquite, TX 75149 |
Mesquite | 972.285.6133 |
1203 East Ferguson #104 Pharr, TX 78577 Email: Info@massage-masters.com |
Pharr | 956.787.9077 |
1620 Custer Rd. Plano, TX 75075 Email: learnmore@kekino.com |
Plano | 972.509.5588 |
13091 Pond Springs Road, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78729 |
Austin | 512-387-3003 |
602 NW Loop 410 #122 San Antonio, TX 78216 |
San Antonio | 210.375.2688 |
5313 Walzem Rd. #A San Antonio, TX 78218 |
San Antonio | 210.798.7988 |
The Academy of Health Care Professions 4738 NW Loop 410 |
San Antonio | 800.487.6728 |
5704 Evers San Antonio, TX 78238 Email: estela@massageservices.org |
San Antonio | 210.684.5599 |
12 CE Credits Biennially | Hours |
Requirements & Limitations |
List of Choices |
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Renew on Last day of your Birthday Month, every other year, starting from State Approval Anniversary | |||
All 12 CE hours may be contact or noncontact hours | |||
If subject matter includes Manipulation of Soft Tissue or Massage Therapy Techniques, they MUST be Hands-on or Contact Hours | |||
Professional Ethics, Boundaries, or Communication | Not Limited |
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Body Mechanics & Self-Care |
Not Limited |
Self-Care Guru |
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Business Practices | Not Limited |
Business Mastery |
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Adult CPR/ First Aid Instructor-Led | 6 |
Minimum Allowed Direct Contact (Live)- American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council |
Basic Training |
Kinesiology, Anatomy, & Physiology of Human Body | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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Cultural Competency & Specialized Training | Not Limited |
Special Population Techniques |
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Pathology of the Human Body | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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Self-Study: Books, DVD's, Related Publications, & Publishing an Article | Not Limited |
Research Community |
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Somatic Education | Not Limited |
Advanced Instruction Forum |
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Teacher Training | Not Limited |
Instructor Headquarters |
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Lecture or Teaching a CE Class | Not Limited |
Live |
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Active Service on TX Massage Related Board, Task Force, Committee, or Attending Meetings | Not Accepted as CE's |
Keep Record of Hours & Duties |
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*CE Subject Matter Must be Massage Tharapy Related & Providers Must be NCBTMB & TX Board Approved | |||
Excess Hours taken do NOT carry over to the next renewal period | |||
All 12 CE's are required for First Biennial Renewal | |||
Keep Records of CE Hours | 3 Years- Audit Selected at Random Annually
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Department of Health Professional Licensing
Massage Therapy Licensing Program
PO Box 12197
Austin, TX 78711
1100 West 49th St.
Austin, TX 78756
Phone: 512-834-6616
Fax: 512-834-6677
Email: massage@dshs.state.tx.us
*Board Approved Providers