AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective June 16, 2025, for six illicit massage businesses for suspected human trafficking in six cities. A TDLR investigation revealed advertisements connected to all the establishments offering sexual services. In addition, none of the locations had the required client consultation documents. Investigators found a range of other violations, including evidence that employees were living at some of the locations, […]
