Texas Shuts Down Massage Parlors Over Illegal Activity

Authorities in Texas have intensified enforcement against illegal activity in the massage industry, recently shutting down multiple parlors in Fort Worth and San Antonio. In Fort Worth, Rejuvenation Spa became the fourth parlor closed this year after investigations uncovered unlicensed workers and illicit services advertised online; employees brought from another country are now being offered support. In San Antonio, Sweetness Spa (also known as QQ Spa or Wang’s Spa) was ordered to cease operations for six months following findings of sexual encounters, excessive security cameras, lingerie, and unlicensed staff fleeing during inspection, with a customer found undressed on site. Both cases suggest signs of human trafficking, and authorities are providing resources for potential victims. These actions follow recent Texas law changes empowering the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to swiftly close businesses suspected of illegal operations. The closures reflect a growing statewide effort to combat human trafficking and illegal activity in massage parlors.