(a) Each massage school shall be maintained in accordance with applicable state and local health and safety codes and regulations.
(b) A massage school and all fixed equipment shall be:
  (1) thoroughly cleaned on a routine basis;
  (2) rendered free from harmful organisms by the application of an accepted bactericidal agent;
  (3) in good working condition at all times; and
  (4) adequately ventilated.
(c) Toilet facilities shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Restrooms shall not be used as storage rooms.
(d) Each massage school shall provide hand washing facilities, including hot and cold running water, located near or adjacent to the toilet room or rooms.
(e) All trash containers must be emptied daily and kept clean.
(f) Disposable sheets, towels, or protectors which cannot be disinfected must be disposed of in a waste receptacle immediately after use.
(g) Furniture, equipment, and other fixtures shall be of a washable material and kept clean and in good repair. Electrical equipment shall be kept sanitary and safe at all times.
(h) Clean linens shall be used on each client.
(i) After linens have been used once, they must be deposited in a partially closed or fully closed container and shall not be used again until properly laundered and disinfected in chlorinated bleach and hot water.
(j) Lubricants, including oils, must be kept in closed containers.

Source Note: The provisions of this §117.54 adopted to be effective November 1, 2017, 42 TexReg 4991; amended to be effective February 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 543