Texas Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements

Massage therapy continuing education requirements for license renewal vary from state to state and the laws are constantly changing. It is our current understanding that Texas requires massage therapists to complete 12 CE hours every 2 years for license renewal.

What We Can Do For You!

You may take all 12 CE hours through our non-technique home study programs.
As a Texas Board of Massage Approved Continuing Education Provider (#CE1428) we offer 55+ non-technique continuing education courses for your license renewal.

If you would like to verify this information, or have further questions regarding your massage therapy continuing education requirements, we suggest contacting the Texas Board of Massage directly. The telephone number for the Texas Board is 512-463-6599 or visit their website at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/mas/mas.htm.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become licensed to practice massage in Texas?

To obtain a massage license in Texas, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age.
Complete a 500-hour minimum, supervised course of instruction provided by a massage therapy instructor at a massage school, a licensed massage school, a state-approved educational institution, or any combination of instructors or schools.
Pass the required examinations.

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.455.htm

Do I have to take continuing education courses to renew my Texas Massage Therapy license?

Yes! 12 hours of continuing education are required every two years for license renewal. More information can be found at the Texas Massage Therapy Continuing Educaiton Requirements page.

Can I take all 12 CE hours through the Institute's courses for my Texas massage license renewal?

You may take all 12 CE hours through our non-technique (subject matter that is NOT massage therapy techniques or manipulation of soft tissue) home study programs. **https://www.integrativehealthcare.org/Massage-CEU/non-technique-courses**

Can I take all 12 hours through fully online courses?

Yes. As long as the course is not instruction on massage therapy techniques or manipulation of soft tissue.

What is a "non-technique" course?

A non-techniuqe course is a course whereby the subject matter is not massage therapy techniques or manipulation of soft tissue.

Are you an Approved Provider of continuing education through the Texas Board?

Yes, we are a Texas Board of Massage Approved Continuing Education Provider. Our provider number is #CE1428.

Do you report my credits to the Texas Board?

No, the Texas Board does not require the CE provider to report completed credits.

Can I take courses through the Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies to become a Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas?

No, all 500 hours must be earned either from a massage school, university, college, or other appropriately accredited training program

If I am Board Certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) can I practice as a massage therapist in Texas?

No, you cannot. Board Certification from NCBTMB is a voluntary certification, not a license. Licenses are issued by government entities and provide licensed professionals with specific authority to use a protected title and/or perform specific services. In Texas, a state license is required to advertise or practice massage therapy.

Can I repeat a course I’ve taken in the past?

While we don't have any restrictions for a student taking the same course multiple times, your state board may not allow this. In our experience, many state boards typically don't want to see the same massage modality course repeated. However, if you would like to take the same course again we recommend contacting the Texas Board to confirm whether they will accept the same course.

Are there any course topics that the Texas Board will not accept for license renewal?

No specific course topics are off limits, however just remember that continuing education that is offered or presented online or by correspondence is acceptable only if the subject matter is not massage therapy techniques or manipulation of soft tissue.

Can I use continuing education courses to earn the 500 minimum hours of training required for licensure?

No. All hours must be either from a massage school, university, collage, or other appropriatly accredited training program whereby the hours are submited on a transcript.

If I already have a massage license in another state will Texas accept that license?

If you have a massage therapy license from another state, you might be eligible to apply for a Texas Massage Therapy license. Visit https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/mas/masstate.htm to find out.