HB 1074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3244 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the provision of certain massage therapy instruction using distance learning.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3616 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, AnnSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3718 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain entities post human trafficking signs; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3721 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety on certain human trafficking signs or notices.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1130 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the provision of certain massage therapy instruction using distance learning.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to state and local taxes and fees; imposing a tax; imposing fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, prosecution of, penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses and to orders of nondisclosure for persons who committed certain of those offenses; regulating occupations and property to prevent and respond to those criminal offenses, including requiring a student occupational permit for those purposes; authorizing fees; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1095 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the imposition of certain criminal history record information requirements regarding the licensing of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy; requiring a student permit; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 2464 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of massage schools and the issuance of a permit to massage school students; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3555 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, reporting regarding, investigation of, prosecution of, criminal and civil penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses, to treatment, services, and compensation available to victims of those offenses, and to orders of nondisclosure for certain persons who are victims of certain of those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 498 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a commercial landlord's or tenant's remedies regarding certain unlawful activities in a multiunit commercial property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 802 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain notice and license display requirements applicable to massage therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the occurrence on certain premises of certain activities that may constitute a common nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2072 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the eligibility and requirements for the issuance and renewal of a license in massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3408 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to required suicide prevention training for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of health-related occupations transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1324 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for and emergency suspension of a license relating to massage therapy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1049 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the classification of licensed massage therapy programs as postsecondary education programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1556 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the classification of certain programs as postsecondary education programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 632 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the applicability of massage therapy licensing requirements to a person employing certain muscle activation techniques.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 556 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the applicability of massage therapy licensing requirements to a person employing certain muscle activation techniques.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 722 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the regulation of massage therapists, massage establishments, massage schools, and sexually oriented businesses; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
HB 623 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of massage establishments in certain counties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2838 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the regulation of massage parlors by certain counties; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3094 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the regulation of massage parlors by counties; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 854 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the operation and regulation of massage establishments; imposing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1980 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the regulation of massage parlors by certain counties; providing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2644 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, PatrickSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2957 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy; providing penalties.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1842 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapists; providing a penalty.
House: Government Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2696 79-0 (2005)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy and massage establishments and certain services related to massage; providing penalties.
House: Government Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1725 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapists; providing a penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1800 70-0 (1987)
Author: Beauchamp, Jerry
Relating to the regulation of massage establishments; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2466 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the regulation of massage therapists and massage establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1065 70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to local regulations relating to registered massage therapists.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1401 70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the regulation of massage therapists and massage establishments.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 2012 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the regulation of massage therapists and massage establishments; providing penalties.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2127 69-0 (1985)
Author: Morales, DanSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the penalty for a violation of a city or county regulation regarding the practice of massage or the operation of a massage establishment.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2078 68-0 (1983)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the regulation of massage therapists and massage establishments; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
HB 2369 67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the creation of a Texas Board of Licensure for Hygenic Massage owners and employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 33 65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to massaging a person of the opposite sex in a massage establishment for a fee; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 34 65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Clower, Ron
Relating to county regulation of individuals who administer massages and establishments where massages are administered; prescribing penalties; providing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 489 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to county regulation of massage practitioners and establishments; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1529 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to the regulation of the practice of massage; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 2005 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to eligibility for a massage license when a person has been convicted of prostitution.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 173 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to county regulation of massage practitioners and establishments; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1546 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to the regulation of sexual conduct and sexual contact during a massage performed for a fee; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 1577 64-0 (1975)
Author: Rucker, Calvin
Relating to county regulation of individuals who administer massages and establishments where massages are administered; prescribing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Rules suspended
HB 1730 64-0 (1975)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to massaging a person of the opposite sex in a massage establishment for a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Rules suspended
HB 1771 64-0 (1975)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to county regulation of individuals who administer massages and establishments where massages are administered; prescribing penalties; providing a severability clause.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Rules suspended
SB 495 64-0 (1975)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to the regulation and licensure by the county commissioners court of individuals who administer massages and establishments where massages are administered in unincorporated areas of any county; prescribing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Rules suspended
HB 1209 63-0 (1973)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.
Relating to the licensing massage therapists; prohibiting certain exemptions and for certain definitions; creating the Texas Board of Massage Therapy Examiners; providing for the responsibilities, powers, and duties of the Board; establishing licensure requirements and fees; providing for enforcement; prescribing penalties; and providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1291 60-0 (1967)
Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee
Relating to the regulation of massage establishments; containing a penalty.
HB 87 34-0 (1915)
Author: Parker, P. L. | et. al.
Relating to defining and regulating the practice of massage; fixing penalties.
HB 663 33-0 (1913)
Author: Reedy, D. M.
Relating to defining and regulating the practice of massage, to creating a board of examiners for the examination and licensing of masseurs and masseuse, to prescribing their qualifications, and providing for their proper registration, providing penalties.
SB 423 33-0 (1913)
Author: Greer, William Jeffries
Relating to defining and regulating the practice of massage, creating a board of examiners, and fixing penalties.
