H.B. No. 1562 amends Section 455.161(a) of the Occupations Code to require that students enrolled in massage schools in Texas hold a permit that includes their name, the name of the school, and a photograph of the student's face. Additionally, the bill mandates that this permit must be displayed in a reasonable manner at the school.

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation is tasked with adopting the necessary rules to implement these changes as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025. The bill received strong support in both the House and Senate, passing with significant majorities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 455.161 (Occupations Code 455)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 455.161 (Occupations Code 455)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 455.161 (Occupations Code 455)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 455.161 (Occupations Code 455)
Enrolled: Occupations Code 455.161 (Occupations Code 455)