(a) Each massage establishment shall be maintained in accordance with applicable state and local sanitary or health codes and regulations.
(b) A massage establishment and all fixed equipment shall:
  (1) be thoroughly cleaned on a routine basis;
  (2) be rendered free from harmful organisms by the application of an accepted bactericidal agent; and
  (3) be in good working condition at all times.
(c) Toilet facilities shall be kept clean, sanitary, and in working order at all times. Restrooms shall not be used as storage rooms.
(d) Each location shall provide hand washing facilities, including hot and cold running water, located near or adjacent to the toilet room or rooms. Hot air blowers or suitable holders for sanitary towels and dispensers for soap shall be provided, and be adequately supplied at all times.
(e) All trash containers must be emptied daily and kept clean by washing or using plastic liners.
(f) Disposable sheets, towels, or protectors which cannot be disinfected will 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 fully closed or partially closed container and shall not be used again until properly washed and disinfected in chlorinated bleach and hot water.
(j) Lubricants, including oils, must be kept in closed containers.

Source Note: The provisions of this §117.83 adopted to be effective November 1, 2017, 42 TexReg 4991; amended to be effective February 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 543