Most license programs allow renewal one to three months before license expiration date. Most licenses and registrations are renewed for two years. Check with your licensing program to confirm the renewal period. Online renewals, initial license applications, and change of addresses are submitted daily to the licensing boards or programs, therefore, renewing online will expedite the renewal process by eliminating mailing time to the agency.
If you have previously started or completed applications, you may check their status. This includes requirements that curriculum be taught by a TDLR-licensed instructor at a TDLR-licensed massage school or a state-approved educational institution.
On May 28, , Senate Bill was signed into law that allows massage schools to provide specific portions of the required curriculum using distance learning.
Rules are currently being discussed to implement this law change. You are encouraged to sign up for email updates to stay informed. Articles in this August edition of The Health Monitor includes updates on:. TDLR records show that you have not yet submitted fingerprints as part of the license renewal process.
Don't wait until the last minute — read more on the fingerprinting process. All Massage Therapists also are required by state law to complete human trafficking prevention training in order to renew their license.
Please note: if you have already submitted your fingerprints for one type of massage therapy license, you do not have to submit them again to renew a second or third type of massage therapy license. If you are renewing multiple types of TDLR licenses, you can submit a copy of the receipt from the first set of fingerprints you obtained. We cannot accept fingerprints submitted to another agency for non-TDLR licenses.
Use the checklist provided in the document to ensure that your consultation document meets all current TDLR requirements. Please note that business owners may choose to require additional safety protocols related to COVID safety. Articles in this May edition of The Health Monitor include updates on:. We share your concern about recent and ongoing harassment of and violence toward massage therapists, including actions against Asian-American and Pacific Islander licensees… [ continue reading ].
The adopted amendments implement House Bill , 86th Legislature, Regular Session , which requires completion of a human trafficking prevention training course. The adopted rules also address procedures related to breast massage of a female client and make additional clean up and clarification changes.
The adoption justification was published in the March 26, , issue of the Texas Register 46 TexReg The updated rule chapter will be made available upon its effective date of April 1, The Commission also withdrew rules that were originally proposed as part of the rule changes discussed above. The withdrawn rules notice was published in the March 26, , issue of the Texas Register 46 TexReg Individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks over the nose and mouth wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social distancing from another person who does not live in the same household.
According to the Governor's executive order, nothing prevents businesses — including hair, esthetician and nail salons, lash salons, barber shops, barber or cosmetology schools, laser hair establishments or massage establishments — from requiring employees or customers to follow additional hygiene measures, including wearing a mask.
Driver Education schools may choose to require employees or students to wear masks and to social distance. The order also strongly encourages all Texans to use good-faith efforts and available resources to follow the DSHS health recommendations.
SMEs review complaint cases, generally involving standard of care issues, during the investigation stage of the enforcement process. Once the application is submitted, you will receive a questionnaire to complete and return. Documents are screened and contracts are issued to approved SMEs. All SMEs receive training on their role in reviewing complaint cases. Tasks may include the following:.
Our mission is to protect the citizens of Texas and the hard-working members of your profession. We cannot do that without your specialized knowledge of the complexities of your profession. Please consider becoming a SME today. Articles in this February edition of The Health Monitor include updates on:. Applicants can apply for new licenses and renew licenses online. TDLR strongly encourages you to take advantage of the opportunity to apply or renew online. The process is secure and easy to use — and faster than submitting paper-based applications and supporting documents, especially as TDLR deals with significant staffing issues related to COVID Access the online licensing system here.
If you need to submit a document outside of the online application, please scan the document and send it to TDLR using our online customer service form. If you need to submit a transcript, please ask your university to send electronic transcripts to TDLR at cs. If your need to submit other documents, such as receipt of fingerprint submission, please scan the document and send it electronically to TDLR using our Customer Service form.
Effective September 1, , all massage students enrolled in a licensed massage school are required to hold a student permit. PALMS is the portal that was created for massage schools to enroll, report hours and drop students.
In conjunction with Gov. Effective immediately, all employees and customers must wear a face covering over the nose and mouth while inside a massage establishment. Face masks or fabric face coverings must be worn at all times by employers, employees, contractors, and clients while inside the establishment, even if individuals are practicing social distancing. Face coverings can be removed temporarily only when necessary to receive a service.
The Strike Force to Open Texas also released guideline for customers to use when visiting a massage establishment:.
House Bill requires certain health care practitioners to complete a Health and Human Services Commission HHSC approved human trafficking prevention training course to renew their license. The bill also requires HHSC to post a list of approved courses on their website. Licensees are required to comply with the training requirements beginning September 1, The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation TDLR understands there are still concerns as plans are made to open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID, including temporary restrictions to ensure continued social distancing as our communities resume normal activities in a safe manner.
Due to these concerns, schools can continue to utilize temporary distance learning and virtual learning to complete all technical standards for the theory and practical portion of a course. Visit our COVID page for the latest updates, vaccine information , testing locations and data dashboard. Massage Therapist. Applications and Forms. Board Information. Section: Education Requirements Education Requirements. Child Pages Approved Schools. Approved Transfer Programs. Somatic Education Programs.
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