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Spotlight on Houston Trafficking

Houston is one of the largest hubs for human trafficking in the United States. In this spotlight, you'll uncover how trafficking operates in plain sight — from illicit massage businesses to high schools, hotels, and neighborhoods. Learn how victims are recruited, where the warning signs appear, and what you can do to help.

NEWS

In February, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation ordered the emergency six-month closure of six Houston-area massage businesses due to suspected human trafficking.

Per the release, Kelly Xu was ordered to stop operating the following six massage businesses effective Feb. 18, which prohibited Xu from operating a different massage establishment at the following locations for six months:


  • Perfect Massage, 3531 S. Dairy Ashford Road, Ste. B, Houston
  • Sun Spa, 9223 Airport Blvd., Ste. 300, Houston
  • Foo Foot Massage, 10801 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 12, Houston
  • May Spa, 4027 FM 2920 E., Spring
  • Yu Best Massage, 3331 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. A, Spring
  • DD Massage, 2575 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land


The order came about after TDLR prosecutors concluded the establishments were being used as a front for illicit activity and engaging in human trafficking.

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