Requirements and Important Disclosures
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has specific requirements that must be met to qualify for massage therapy licensing in Texas. Use the links below to get more information on any of the items that pertain you as a potential future massage therapist.
Lawful Presence in the United States - What Students Should Know
Federal law requires that a person be lawfully present in the United States to be eligible for a professional or commercial license issued by a state. TDLR is verifying eligibility for occupational licensure based on lawful presence, as required by federal law. TDLR is not deciding a person’s immigration status. Some applicants may be asked to provide lawful presence documentation as part of the license application or renewal process. Not every applicant will be asked to provide documents.
If TDLR Requests Documents
If TDLR asks for documentation, applicants should follow the instructions provided, complete the required form, and submit acceptable supporting documents. The list of acceptable documents is available on TDLR's Verification of Lawful Presence webpage. Applicants who do not have a Social Security number (SSN), are adding an SSN, or correcting an SSN must complete the required form and provide supporting documentation from the list of acceptable documents.
Important Reminders
Documentation is only required if TDLR asks for it. If documents are needed, applicants should submit a clear, legible copy or image, including by electronic upload or scanned submission. Please do not mail or send original documents to TDLR, as they will not be returned. All documents must be unexpired unless otherwise noted. The department may request additional documentation if needed to complete verification.
For additional information, forms, and a list of accepted documents, please visit TDLR’s Verification of Lawful Presence webpage.
- Applicants with Criminal Convictions
- Fingerprinting Requirement
- Transfer Students
- TDLR's Verification of Lawful Presence webpage
Lawful Presence in the United States - What Students Should Know
Federal law requires that a person be lawfully present in the United States to be eligible for a professional or commercial license issued by a state. TDLR is verifying eligibility for occupational licensure based on lawful presence, as required by federal law. TDLR is not deciding a person’s immigration status. Some applicants may be asked to provide lawful presence documentation as part of the license application or renewal process. Not every applicant will be asked to provide documents.
If TDLR Requests Documents
If TDLR asks for documentation, applicants should follow the instructions provided, complete the required form, and submit acceptable supporting documents. The list of acceptable documents is available on TDLR's Verification of Lawful Presence webpage. Applicants who do not have a Social Security number (SSN), are adding an SSN, or correcting an SSN must complete the required form and provide supporting documentation from the list of acceptable documents.
Important Reminders
Documentation is only required if TDLR asks for it. If documents are needed, applicants should submit a clear, legible copy or image, including by electronic upload or scanned submission. Please do not mail or send original documents to TDLR, as they will not be returned. All documents must be unexpired unless otherwise noted. The department may request additional documentation if needed to complete verification.
For additional information, forms, and a list of accepted documents, please visit TDLR’s Verification of Lawful Presence webpage.
