TITLE: Relating to entry into a massage establishment or massage school for an inspection or investigation.

SUMMARY: Relating to entry into a massage establishment or massage school for an inspection or investigation.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to entry into a massage establishment or massage school for an inspection or investigation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 455.059, Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 455.059. INSPECTIONS; INVESTIGATIONS;DENIAL OF ENTRY PROHIBITED.(a) The department, the department's authorized representative, or a peace officer may enter the premises of a massage establishment or massage school at: (1) reasonable times to conduct an inspection incidental to the issuance of a license; and (2) other times that the department, the department's authorized representative, or a peace officer considers necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. (b) A massage establishment or massage school may not deny entry to the department, the department's authorized representative, or a peace officer seeking to enter the premises for a purpose and in a manner described by Subsection (a). SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.