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TX HB1732
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ana Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Expands the list of criminal offenses that make a person permanently ineligible for a massage therapy license to include sexual assault (Section 22.011), aggravated sexual assault (Section 22.021), and indecent assault (Section 22.012) under the Texas Penal Code
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Maintains existing disqualifying offenses including trafficking of persons (Chapter 20A) and prostitution-related crimes (Sections 43.021, 43.03, 43.031, 43.04, 43.041, and 43.05)
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Requires mandatory license revocation for massage therapists and massage therapy instructors convicted of any disqualifying offense or who practice at sexually oriented businesses
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Applies to licenses for massage establishments, massage schools, massage therapists, and massage therapy instructors
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, with the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation required to adopt implementing rules
Legislative Description
Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
Crimes
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025