To: The Texas State House, The Texas State Senate, and Governor Greg Abbott
Keep the MBLEx in Texas!
This widely-recognized massage therapy licensing exam facilitates reciprocity with other states for Texas-licensed therapists and ensures the high quality of massage therapy in Texas.
Why is this important?
Section 117.22.b of the 16 Texas Administrative Code currently requires a licensing exam that is “broadly recognized for licensure purposes by other states that regulate massage therapists.” The MBLEx is the only exam recognized by more than a single state – it is recognized in 46 of the 50 states. To eliminate the opportunity for Texas licensing candidates to use this exam, by changing or omitting Section 117.22.b, would limit their mobility options. This may make them reconsider becoming licensed in Texas, which would, in turn, negatively impact the industry and the consumers of massage in Texas.