All Roll Calls
Yes: 306 • No: 8
TexasHB 156289th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Relating to massage student permits.
Sponsored By: Ana Hernandez, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsMASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTSPERMITSLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OFLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Texas massage students must display photo permits
Beginning September 1, 2025, students enrolled in Texas massage schools must hold a permit. It must show the student's name, school name, and a photo of the student's face. The permit must be displayed at the school in a reasonable way. The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation must adopt rules as soon as practicable after that date.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Ana Hernandez
House
Judith Zaffirini
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 138 • No: 7
House vote • 4/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 146 • No: 1
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Business & Commerce
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/28/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/27/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/27/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/26/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/26/2025HouseRecord vote
5/25/2025SenatePassed
5/25/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/25/2025SenateRecord vote
5/25/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/25/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/25/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/25/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/25/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/25/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/25/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/22/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/22/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/22/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/22/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/22/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
5/20/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/20/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/20/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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