Texas HB3945 updates regulations for massage therapy licensing, including new ineligibility criteria and penalties.

Texas HB3945 amends the licensing and regulation of massage therapy in Texas. It introduces new ineligibility criteria for obtaining a massage establishment or school license, including convictions for certain offenses and violations of licensing rules. The bill also establishes a temporary prohibition on issuing licenses to certain establishments or schools if they are subject to an emergency order. Additionally, it creates a criminal offense for knowingly violating certain emergency orders and allows for civil penalties for violations. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3945 updates regulations for massage therapy licensing, including new ineligibility criteria and penalties.

Texas HB3945 amends the licensing and regulation of massage therapy in Texas. It introduces new ineligibility criteria for obtaining a massage establishment or school license, including convictions for certain offenses and violations of licensing rules. The bill also establishes a temporary prohibition on issuing licenses to certain establishments or schools if they are subject to an emergency order. Additionally, it creates a criminal offense for knowingly violating certain emergency orders and allows for civil penalties for violations. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.