Texas 89th Legislature
Massage Therapy & Massage Therapists
4
Bills Enacted
2
Critical Urgency
3
Bill Authors
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 3 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Massage Therapy & Massage Therapists Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Jan 3
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3 days with filingsDec 10 - Mar 10
2
House Bills
2
Senate Bills
4
Regular
75%
Democrat
25%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical2
moderate2
Cost Impact
medium1
low3
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
HB1562
Relating to massage student permits.
Relating to massage student permits.
Author: Ana HernandezRegular Session
HB1732
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
Author: Ana HernandezRegular Session
SB703
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences for the commission of certain offenses by massage establishments, massage schools, massage therapists, and massage therapy instructors.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences for the commission of certain offenses by massage establishments, massage schools, massage therapists, and massage therapy instructors.
Author: Judith ZaffiriniRegular Session
SB2167
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.
Author: Angela PaxtonRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on massage therapy & massage therapists passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to massage therapy & massage therapists. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of massage therapy & massage therapists policy in Texas.
- Did massage therapy & massage therapists bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Massage Therapy & Massage Therapists legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most massage therapy & massage therapists bills?
- The leading authors of massage therapy & massage therapists legislation include Rep. Ana Hernandez (D) with 2 bills, Sen. Angela Paxton (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on massage therapy & massage therapists issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for massage therapy & massage therapists legislation?
- Among the 4 massage therapy & massage therapists bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to massage therapy & massage therapists in Texas law?
- Massage Therapy & Massage Therapists legislation frequently overlaps with Licensing & Regulation, Texas Commission of, Occupational Regulation, Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for massage therapy & massage therapists legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 3 of the 4 massage therapy & massage therapists bills (75%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on massage therapy & massage therapists policy.
- When do Texas massage therapy & massage therapists laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some massage therapy & massage therapists bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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