Kerrville massage parlor one of eight businesses being investigated for human trafficking - KENS5.com

[Andrea Carden]

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation revealed a range of violations prompting them to close the businesses for the next six months.



KERRVILLE, Texas — A Kerrville massage parlor is one of eight businesses in the state of Texas being investigated for possible human trafficking, officials say.


The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation revealed a range of violations prompting them to close the businesses for the next six months.


The violations included employees living at some of the businesses, a lack of required client consultation documents, and illicit advertisements connected to the establishments that offered sexual services. Several employees also identified themselves with out of state identification, admitted to being at the establishment for temporary work, and admitted to providing massage services but did not have a massage therapist license to perform these services in Texas.


Investigators with TDLR say they also found activities consistent with human trafficking at each establishment, including Kerrville's "Tongfuxin LLC d/b/a A Pattaya Massage."


The eight businesses across the state are owned by three men who have now been ordered to halt all operations.


The establishments are:

• Sunny Massage, 2814 W. Wall St., Midland, Texas
• Julie’s Massage, 1106 Spell Ave., Cleburne, Texas
• Tongfuxin LLC d/b/a A Pattaya Massage, 725 Hill Country Dr., Kerrville, Texas
• Pattaya Foot Reflexology, 1359 W. University Blvd., Ste. C, Odessa, Texas
• Thai Massage, 2803 Andrews Hwy., Odessa, Texas
• Family Reflexology, 5807 S.W. 45th, Ste. 345, Amarillo, Texas
• Best Foot Spa, 7412 S. University Ave., Ste. 2, Lubbock, Texas
• Family Reflexology, 2605 Wolfin Ave, Amarillo, Texas