Midland and Odessa massage parlors among those shut down for six months due to suspected human trafficking - newswest9.com

[Adam Correa]

Eight massage establishments in the state of Texas have been issued a six-month emergency closure order effective May 19.



AUSTIN, Texas — One Midland massage parlor and two Odessa massage parlors have been issued a six-month emergency closure order effective May 19 due to suspected human trafficking, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).


Eight establishments across the state of Texas were issued the emergency closure order.


Here are the lists of establishments:

• 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 Ave., Ste. 345, Amarillo, Texas
• Best Foot Spa, 7412 S. University Ave., Ste. 2, Lubbock, Texas
• Family Reflexology, 2605 Wolfin Ave, Amarillo, Texas

Midland-Odessa massage parlors shut down for now due to suspected human trafficking​

A TDLR investigation revealed a range of violations at the various locations, including 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.


Furthermore, several employees 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," the TDLR said.


Investigators determined that all eight massage establishments are owned by three people: Ruiying Lian, Hongcui Hao and Tianli Wang.


According to the TDLR, all locations being issued a six-month emergency closure order had activities consistent with human trafficking.