The new exams are not proposed, rather have been decided on by DSHS.
However, TAMSO and I believe TCMSI is objecting. The site where this
is stated is under "Apply for new License" on the DSHs Massage
Therapy Home:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/mt_exam.shtm

Go to the following web-page and find out what the objections are and
information about the stake holders meeting:

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/mt_rules.shtm

The old rule actually states no compensation including tuition
waivers and the new rule is proposed to state the same.

As I understand it, the rule before the current one, was ruled not to
have a clear intent, by a SOAH hearing judge after a school who was
charged for allowing internship to be used as tuition waivers, fought
DSHS for a fine that was administered on them. The school won which
is probably why the rule was re-written with clearer intent.

Proposed Rule:
§140.338. Massage School Curriculum Outline and Internship.

(k) A massage school shall not allow an unlicensed student to receive
any form of compensation for massage therapy or other massage therapy
services. Compensation includes discounted or reduced student fees
for tuition, books, supplies, or other educational expenses.

I am sorry but I have to get to work and don't have the time to look
up the current and previous rules.

Hope this helps

Vicki







--- In sanantoniomassage@yahoogroups.com, "Jann Henry"
<jannhenry@...> wrote:
>
> --- In sanantoniomassage@yahoogroups.com, "Stacey Lemire"
> <staceylemire@> wrote:
>
> "DSHS is having a "stakeholders" meeting next Wednesday the 5th.
> Remember that WE are the stakeholders. However the "several
> stakeholders" that are in opposition to portions of the proposed
rules
> and have input comments are, in fact, SCHOOLS, not working
> therapists. It would behoove us as a profession to have as many
> working therapists show up to this meeting as possible."
>
> It's difficult for me to keep up with the issues and positions.
I've
> looked at the department's website and can't find the area where
the
> National Exam is proposed - can you point me to where that is, thx.
>
> Also, where is the information on "prohibition of unlicensed
students
> of receiving compensation, including tuition waivers." thx again.
>
> Jann
>