3/21/26, 12:41 PM Massage Therapy - TX State Laws
TEXAS MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSING EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026-2027 Q&A |
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therapy or therapeutic procedures do not include:
(1) the diagnosis or treatment of illness or disease; or
(2) a service or procedure for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic,
physical therapy, or podiatry is required by law.
Massage therapy does not constitute the practice of _____ _.
chiropractic
________ constitutes a health care service if the massage therapy is for therapeutic
purposes. Massage therapy does not constitute the practice of chiropractic.
massage therapy
PRACTICES INCLUDED IN MASSAGE THERAPY
the use of oil, salt glows, heat lamps, hot and cold packs, and tub, shower, or
cabinet baths.
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,3/21/26, 12:41 PM Massage Therapy - TX State Laws
Effective September 1, 2019, all massage therapist and establishment owner
applicants
(including renewals) must have successfully _______to be eligible for
licensingpassed
a criminal history background check
passed a criminal history background check
_________ will pay all fees associated with the review to the fingerprinting vendor
used
by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The applicant
All applicants (including establishment owners) must submit for national criminal
history record review.
fingerprints
A full list of all upcoming changes to the exam content is available where?
FSMTB Exam Content page
/ 2/19
, 3/21/26, 12:41 PM Massage Therapy - TX State Laws
Once ____ receives your completed application, we will email you with
instructions on
how to schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted.TDLR (Texas Department
Licensing & Regulation)
TDLR (Texas Department Licensing & Regulation)
effective July 1, 2018, applicants will no longer be tested on the of the profession
History and Culture
Promulgated
To put a law or decree into effect by official proclamation
--Passive and active joint movements, nonspecific stretches, passive and active
exercise, or any combination of these.
Swedish gymnastics
--The manipulation of soft tissue utilizing effleurage (stroking), petrissage
(kneading), tapotement (percussion), compression, vibration, friction, nerve
stroke, and Swedish gymnastics.
Swedish massage therapy techniques
--A person who submits an application to the department. The term includes:
owner, owner's agent, operator, principal, officer, or general manager of the
applicant.
Applicant
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TEXAS MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSING EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026-2027 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
therapy or therapeutic procedures do not include:
(1) the diagnosis or treatment of illness or disease; or
(2) a service or procedure for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic,
physical therapy, or podiatry is required by law.
Massage therapy does not constitute the practice of _____ _.
chiropractic
________ constitutes a health care service if the massage therapy is for therapeutic
purposes. Massage therapy does not constitute the practice of chiropractic.
massage therapy
PRACTICES INCLUDED IN MASSAGE THERAPY
the use of oil, salt glows, heat lamps, hot and cold packs, and tub, shower, or
cabinet baths.
/ 1/19
,3/21/26, 12:41 PM Massage Therapy - TX State Laws
Effective September 1, 2019, all massage therapist and establishment owner
applicants
(including renewals) must have successfully _______to be eligible for
licensingpassed
a criminal history background check
passed a criminal history background check
_________ will pay all fees associated with the review to the fingerprinting vendor
used
by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The applicant
All applicants (including establishment owners) must submit for national criminal
history record review.
fingerprints
A full list of all upcoming changes to the exam content is available where?
FSMTB Exam Content page
/ 2/19
, 3/21/26, 12:41 PM Massage Therapy - TX State Laws
Once ____ receives your completed application, we will email you with
instructions on
how to schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted.TDLR (Texas Department
Licensing & Regulation)
TDLR (Texas Department Licensing & Regulation)
effective July 1, 2018, applicants will no longer be tested on the of the profession
History and Culture
Promulgated
To put a law or decree into effect by official proclamation
--Passive and active joint movements, nonspecific stretches, passive and active
exercise, or any combination of these.
Swedish gymnastics
--The manipulation of soft tissue utilizing effleurage (stroking), petrissage
(kneading), tapotement (percussion), compression, vibration, friction, nerve
stroke, and Swedish gymnastics.
Swedish massage therapy techniques
--A person who submits an application to the department. The term includes:
owner, owner's agent, operator, principal, officer, or general manager of the
applicant.
Applicant
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