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Texas Massage Therapist Licensing Exam COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED
Texas Massage Therapist Licensing Exam, presented in random order. The questions cover TDLR rules
(Texas Occupations Code Chapter 455 and 16 TAC Chapter 117), anatomy, physiology, kinesiology,
pathology, contraindications, ethics, professional standards, and business practices
Question 1
A massage therapy student in Texas has completed 480 of the required 500 hours at a licensed massage
school. May they legally practice massage for compensation before completing the remaining 20 hours?
A) Yes, as long as they work under the direct supervision of a licensed massage therapist
B) No, because they have not yet met the minimum educational requirements for licensure
C) Yes, if they have obtained a student permit from TDLR
D) No, unless they have already passed the MBLEx
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas requires completion of all 500 hours of education at a licensed massage school before
an individual is eligible to apply for licensure and practice for compensation. A student permit allows
practice only within the educational program, not for independent compensated work.
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Question 2
A licensed massage therapist in Texas changes their home address but forgets to update their
information with TDLR. What is the potential consequence of this failure?
A) No consequence until their next license renewal, when they can update it
B) They may face disciplinary action, including potential monetary penalties
C) The license automatically becomes inactive until the address is updated
D) They must pay a $500 fine and retake the jurisprudence exam
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failure to provide current address information to TDLR is a violation of administrative rules
and may result in disciplinary action, including monetary penalties.
Question 3
Which of the following is considered unprofessional conduct for a licensed massage therapist in Texas?
A) Maintaining client confidentiality
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B) Displaying licensure in a visible location
C) Engaging in sexual activity with a client
D) Documenting each session accurately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Engaging in any form of sexual activity or making sexual advances toward a client is explicitly
prohibited under Texas Administrative Code rules and constitutes unprofessional conduct subject to
license revocation.
Question 4
A massage therapist in Texas plans to work in a mobile setting, traveling to clients' homes. Which of the
following is required?
A) No additional regulations beyond standard licensure
B) Carrying only liability insurance
C) Complying with sanitation, safety, and documentation requirements as per TDLR rules
D) Working only in urban areas
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mobile massage therapists must adhere to all sanitation, safety, and client documentation
standards outlined by Texas law, regardless of practice location.
Question 5
How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for a licensed massage therapist in Texas to
renew their license every two years?
A) 6 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 18 hours
D) 24 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas requires 12 continuing education hours per two-year license renewal cycle.
Texas Massage Therapist Licensing Exam COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED
Texas Massage Therapist Licensing Exam, presented in random order. The questions cover TDLR rules
(Texas Occupations Code Chapter 455 and 16 TAC Chapter 117), anatomy, physiology, kinesiology,
pathology, contraindications, ethics, professional standards, and business practices
Question 1
A massage therapy student in Texas has completed 480 of the required 500 hours at a licensed massage
school. May they legally practice massage for compensation before completing the remaining 20 hours?
A) Yes, as long as they work under the direct supervision of a licensed massage therapist
B) No, because they have not yet met the minimum educational requirements for licensure
C) Yes, if they have obtained a student permit from TDLR
D) No, unless they have already passed the MBLEx
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas requires completion of all 500 hours of education at a licensed massage school before
an individual is eligible to apply for licensure and practice for compensation. A student permit allows
practice only within the educational program, not for independent compensated work.
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Question 2
A licensed massage therapist in Texas changes their home address but forgets to update their
information with TDLR. What is the potential consequence of this failure?
A) No consequence until their next license renewal, when they can update it
B) They may face disciplinary action, including potential monetary penalties
C) The license automatically becomes inactive until the address is updated
D) They must pay a $500 fine and retake the jurisprudence exam
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failure to provide current address information to TDLR is a violation of administrative rules
and may result in disciplinary action, including monetary penalties.
Question 3
Which of the following is considered unprofessional conduct for a licensed massage therapist in Texas?
A) Maintaining client confidentiality
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B) Displaying licensure in a visible location
C) Engaging in sexual activity with a client
D) Documenting each session accurately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Engaging in any form of sexual activity or making sexual advances toward a client is explicitly
prohibited under Texas Administrative Code rules and constitutes unprofessional conduct subject to
license revocation.
Question 4
A massage therapist in Texas plans to work in a mobile setting, traveling to clients' homes. Which of the
following is required?
A) No additional regulations beyond standard licensure
B) Carrying only liability insurance
C) Complying with sanitation, safety, and documentation requirements as per TDLR rules
D) Working only in urban areas
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mobile massage therapists must adhere to all sanitation, safety, and client documentation
standards outlined by Texas law, regardless of practice location.
Question 5
How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for a licensed massage therapist in Texas to
renew their license every two years?
A) 6 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 18 hours
D) 24 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas requires 12 continuing education hours per two-year license renewal cycle.
