Texas Massage Therapy Licensing Examination and Application Process

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.

As of September 1st 2007 the required minimum hours are 500, apposed to the 300 hours previous requirement. The applications and website do not show this new change as of yet. Check the Statutes/Laws page for new information. This new requirement is affective to persons who enrolled after the effective date. Those who are under the new regulations will not have to participate in the State practical, the National Certification Board now gives the state examination for Therapist of Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB). The state of Texas will now also accept the MBLEx certification exam from the FSMTB. The MBLEx exam can be taken at a Pearson Vue testing facility by appointment
Texas Massage Therapy Laws

Applicants who 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. Reference the Examination Candidate Handbook for scheduling and fee information.

Texas Massage Therapy Handbook

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Web Information www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage
List of accredited schools
Education Requirements 500
Title Massage Therapist MT
Type of Credential License
State Law Test
State Practical or Written Exam Written & Practical Exam
National Exam Requirement NCETMB * or MBLEx
CEU's 12/ 2 years
Initial Cost of License Application fee $117 Examination fee $87
Require City License
Renewal Fee $106/ 2 years
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Credentialed Practitioners 25,462

Department of Health Professional Licensing
Massage Therapy Program

1100 West 49th St.
Austin, TX 78756
Phone: 512-834-6616
Fax: 512-834-6677           

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