Texas license lookup / Exam guides / Massage therapist
The Texas massage therapist exam
TDLR's massage therapist exam is a single computer-based test of 100 questions, offered in English and Spanish. Swedish massage techniques and theory are more than a third of it.
Based on PSI's candidate bulletin dated 1 August 2026 · Reviewed 9 October 2026
The exam at a glance
| Exam | Questions | Time | To pass | Fee | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas massage therapist | 100 scored + 10 unscored | 150 min + 15 | 70% | $60 | Computer-based |
"+ N" is extra time or questions for unscored items, which PSI includes to trial new questions. Exam fees are paid to PSI, separately from TDLR's license application fee.
What is on it: exam (weights in %)
| Topic | Items | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Swedish massage techniques and theory | 38 | 38% |
| Anatomy | 12 | 12% |
| Kinesiology | 12 | 12% |
| Pathology | 11 | 11% |
| Laws and rules | 8 | 8% |
| Physiology | 6 | 6% |
| Ethics | 5 | 5% |
| Health, hygiene and universal precautions | 4 | 4% |
| Hydrotherapy | 4 | 4% |
The bulletin gives these as percentages of the scored questions. Massage therapists are licensed by TDLR but do not appear in the public license file this site analyses, so there is no license count here. See the TDLR massage therapy program for licensing requirements.
Scheduling and exam day
- Eligibility first. TDLR reviews your application, then PSI emails you that you are eligible and how to book. You cannot book before that.
- Booking. Online through your PSI account, or by phone; your name must match your government ID exactly.
- On the day. PSI's TDLR bulletins ask you to arrive 30 minutes early with one valid government photo ID; late arrivals are turned away and lose the fee.
- Cancelling. Cancel or reschedule at least two days ahead through PSI, or the fee is forfeited.
- Results. Scores are given at the test center. PSI gives failing candidates a diagnostic report by topic, which is the best study guide for a retake.
Before and after the exam
- Renewal calculator for once you are licensed
- All exam guides and pass rates
Questions
How many questions are on the Texas massage therapist exam?
100 scored questions plus 10 unscored, in 150 minutes plus 15, in English or Spanish. 70% passes.
Sources
PSI Services, candidate information bulletin dated 1 August 2026. Exam fees, formats and outlines change when PSI reissues a bulletin: the bulletin sent with your eligibility notice is the one that applies to you.
Independent site, not affiliated with TDLR or PSI. We do not sell courses or practice tests.
Cite this page
PermitPulled (2026). The Texas massage therapist exam. Retrieved from https://permitpulled.com/exams/massage-therapist-exam-texas
Figures compiled from the public TDLR license file and published under CC BY 4.0. Attribution required.