Sec. 455.205. PROHIBITED PRACTICES. (a) A massage therapist may not perform massage therapy for compensation or without compensation at or for a sexually oriented business.
(b) A massage school or a massage therapy instructor may not require the successful completion of more course hours than the number of hours required for licensing as a massage therapist under this chapter.
(c) A person who is not licensed under this chapter may not use the word "massage" on any form of advertising unless the person is expressly exempt from the licensing requirements of this chapter.
(d) A sexually oriented business may not use the word "massage" or "bath" on a sign or any form of advertising.
(e) A person advertising massage therapy or other massage services is presumed to be engaging in conduct regulated by this chapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1300 (H.B. 2696), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy
Subchapter E. Practice by License Holders
Section 455.201. Referral From Physician
Section 455.202. Practice by Massage Establishment
Section 455.203. Practice by Massage School or Instructor at School
Section 455.2035. Reports to Department
Section 455.204. Display of License
Section 455.205. Prohibited Practices
Section 455.206. Establishment Change of Location Prohibited