Legislative Alerts

Letter to Health & Human Services Commissioner Albert Hawkins

Statement - Council Meeting July 9, 2008

DSHS Proposed Rules July 2008

The DSHS Council made a grave error in voting to move the draft proposal forward. Our work will continue on this issue until we effect the kind of change needed.

We have made clear all of the challenges and violations on the part of DSHS Staff - yes - violations. We will continue to point out the errors and inconsistencies until someone along the way finally gets it and cares enough to do something about it. I still have hope in the system.

Keep checking back with us periodically for updates on what to do, where to go, and who to call.

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The Massage Therapy Licensing Program will be presenting its proposed rules document to the DSHS Council on Wednesday July 9, 2008. Please click the link below for more information.

Information About Upcoming Rules Presentation to DSHS Council

We strongly encourage all school owners to attend the meeting and be prepared to provide comment on the proposals.

Thanks to everyone who attended the Stakeholder Meeting (Hearing) on October 1, 2007. I have included the formal statement submitted to the Commissioner on behalf of TAMSO for your perusal. Feel free to download and give to your State Representative or Senator so they can help us with our effort to allow schools to do business according to the intent and letter of the law, HB 2644, and our comments and proposals.

Stakeholder Meeting Regarding Draft Proposed Rules and HB 2644 Implementation

The Massage Therapy Licensing Program will hold a stakeholder meeting on Monday, October 1, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at Texas Department of State Health Services, 1100 W. 49th Street, Room K-100, Austin, Texas. The purpose of the meeting is to receive stakeholder input on draft proposed rules and topics relating to the implementation of HB 2644. A meeting agenda and the draft proposed rules will posted on the DSHS website on September 24, 2007.
 

HB 2644 is now in effect (September 1, 2007).

DSHS has sent a letter to all Massage Schools directing them as to how HB 2644 will be enforced. There are grave concerns with respect to these directives. Please attend our next meeting, planned for September 14, 2007.