Texas Massage Therapy CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Massage Therapy license in Texas you need to satisfy the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 12 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Texas requires for Massage Therapy renewal

CE hours required	12 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

12 hours of TDLR-approved/recognized continuing education are required per two-year renewal cycle. Acceptable courses must relate to the practice of massage therapy/soft tissue manipulation, massage laws and rules, business practices, professional ethics, anatomy/physiology/kinesiology/pathology, or hydrotherapy and health/hygiene. TDLR does not mandate fixed hour allocations for specific topics and verifies CE via random audits rather than at renewal; online courses are accepted for non-technique topics. Separately, renewal also requires completing an HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention training course (not counted toward the 12 CE hours) and a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

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Texas Massage Therapy CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) before purchasing.

Institute for Integrative Healthcare
NCBTMB-approved online massage CE, including ethics and state-required topics.
ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals)
Member CE library and approved courses for massage therapists.
NCBTMB Approved Providers
Directory of NCBTMB-approved CE providers accepted by most state boards.

Texas Massage Therapy CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Massage Therapy license in Texas?

Texas requires about 12 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. 12 hours of TDLR-approved/recognized continuing education are required per two-year renewal cycle. Acceptable courses must relate to the practice of massage therapy/soft tissue manipulation, massage laws and rules, business practices, professional ethics, anatomy/physiology/kinesiology/pathology, or hydrotherapy and health/hygiene. TDLR does not mandate fixed hour allocations for specific topics and verifies CE via random audits rather than at renewal; online courses are accepted for non-technique topics. Separately, renewal also requires completing an HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention training course (not counted toward the 12 CE hours) and a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Do online Massage Therapy CE courses count in Texas?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Texas Massage Therapy CE?

Texas generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Massage Therapy CE courses in another state

All states: Massage Therapist (LMT) renewal