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Texas Massage Therapy Licensing Exam Actual EXAM
Questions and Correct Answers with EXPLANATIONS
LATEST THIS YEAR
Texas Massage Therapy Licensing Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
To become a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in Texas, candidates must meet the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requirements. Candidates have two exam pathways:
1. Texas Massage Therapist Examination – Administered by TDLR vendor PSI. Candidates who take
this exam do not need to take a separate jurisprudence exam because Texas law and rules are
incorporated into this test .
2. MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination) – A nationally standardized exam from
the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). Requires an additional Texas
Jurisprudence Exam on state-specific laws and rules .
Note on Portability: The MBLEx is accepted for licensure in other states. The Texas Massage Therapist
Examination will not satisfy exam requirements for those who move out of state .
Question 1
What is the minimum number of supervised course hours required for massage therapist licensure in
Texas?
A) 300 hours
B) 400 hours
C) 500 hours
D) 600 hours
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Correct Answer: C
*Summary Rationale: Texas law requires completion of a 500-hour minimum supervised course of
instruction .*
Question 2
Which government agency oversees massage therapy licensing in Texas?
A) Texas Department of State Health Services
B) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
C) Texas Board of Nursing
D) Texas Workforce Commission
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates massage
therapy licensure in Texas .
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Question 3
What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a massage therapist license in Texas?
A) 16 years old
B) 17 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 21 years old
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a massage therapist
license .
Question 4
What are the two examination options available for massage therapist licensure in Texas?
A) Texas State Exam only
B) MBLEx only
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C) Texas Massage Therapist Examination and MBLEx
D) NCBTMB exam only
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: Texas offers two examination options: the Texas Massage Therapist Examination
(administered by PSI) and the MBLEx (administered by FSMTB) .
Question 5
If a candidate takes the MBLEx, what additional exam must they also take?
A) Texas Jurisprudence Exam
B) CPR certification exam
C) Anatomy and Physiology exam
D) First Aid exam
Correct Answer: A
Summary Rationale: Candidates who take the MBLEx must also take and pass the Texas Jurisprudence
Exam, which covers state laws and rules specific to Texas .
Texas Massage Therapy Licensing Exam Actual EXAM
Questions and Correct Answers with EXPLANATIONS
LATEST THIS YEAR
Texas Massage Therapy Licensing Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
To become a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in Texas, candidates must meet the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requirements. Candidates have two exam pathways:
1. Texas Massage Therapist Examination – Administered by TDLR vendor PSI. Candidates who take
this exam do not need to take a separate jurisprudence exam because Texas law and rules are
incorporated into this test .
2. MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination) – A nationally standardized exam from
the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). Requires an additional Texas
Jurisprudence Exam on state-specific laws and rules .
Note on Portability: The MBLEx is accepted for licensure in other states. The Texas Massage Therapist
Examination will not satisfy exam requirements for those who move out of state .
Question 1
What is the minimum number of supervised course hours required for massage therapist licensure in
Texas?
A) 300 hours
B) 400 hours
C) 500 hours
D) 600 hours
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Correct Answer: C
*Summary Rationale: Texas law requires completion of a 500-hour minimum supervised course of
instruction .*
Question 2
Which government agency oversees massage therapy licensing in Texas?
A) Texas Department of State Health Services
B) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
C) Texas Board of Nursing
D) Texas Workforce Commission
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates massage
therapy licensure in Texas .
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Question 3
What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a massage therapist license in Texas?
A) 16 years old
B) 17 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 21 years old
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a massage therapist
license .
Question 4
What are the two examination options available for massage therapist licensure in Texas?
A) Texas State Exam only
B) MBLEx only
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C) Texas Massage Therapist Examination and MBLEx
D) NCBTMB exam only
Correct Answer: C
Summary Rationale: Texas offers two examination options: the Texas Massage Therapist Examination
(administered by PSI) and the MBLEx (administered by FSMTB) .
Question 5
If a candidate takes the MBLEx, what additional exam must they also take?
A) Texas Jurisprudence Exam
B) CPR certification exam
C) Anatomy and Physiology exam
D) First Aid exam
Correct Answer: A
Summary Rationale: Candidates who take the MBLEx must also take and pass the Texas Jurisprudence
Exam, which covers state laws and rules specific to Texas .
