Texas Massage Schools Mandated to Uphold Strict Health and Safety Standards
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) enforces stringent health and safety requirements for all licensed massage therapy schools within the state. These regulations, detailed in 16 Texas Administrative Code Section 117.54, cover various aspects including sanitation, the use of clean linens, equipment maintenance, electrical device safety, restroom hygiene, proper lubricant storage, and daily trash removal. The TDLR views these rules not as a one-time compliance checklist but as an ongoing obligation, verified through unannounced inspections. Furthermore, all in-person training hours must be directly supervised by a licensed, TDLR-approved instructor, and internships can only commence after students have completed 250 coursework hours, which includes 100 hours dedicated to massage theory and techniques. These measures are in place to ensure that the training environment mirrors the seriousness of a licensed clinic, fostering good habits from the outset.
