On Tuesday, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) named Lubbock as one of the many cities where a string of massage parlors had their licenses revoked and were issued lifetime bans, according to a press release.
Tongfuxin LLC and Tongfu LLC massage establishments with businesses in several Texas cities including Midland, Cleburne, Amarillo and Lubbock were issued a lifetime ban from working in the massage industry as either an owner or a licensed massage therapist according to TDLR.
EverythingLubbock.com reached out to TDLR who confirmed that all eight establishments were operated by Ruiying Lian, Hongcui Hao, and Tianli Wang, who were all connected through two business entities: Tongfuxin LLC and Tongfu LLC.
EverythingLubbock.com previously reported in May that TDLR had identified massage parlors in eight cities as being under investigation for suspected human trafficking.
TDLR spokesperson Mike Rush spoke with EverythingLubbock.com about the investigation and explained the department’s decision to issue an emergency order halting operations at the eight establishments in May 2025.
Rush said that in Lubbock specifically, a massage parlor located near University Avenue and 74th Street was suspected of posting illicit advertisements offering sexual services.
According to TDLR, investigators found activity consistent with human trafficking at each of the eight locations.
- Best Foot Spa, 7412 S. University Ave., Ste. 2, Lubbock, TX
- Sunny Massage, 2814 W. Wall St., Midland, TX
- Julie’s Massage, 1106 Spell Ave., Cleburne, TX
- Tongfuxin LLC d/b/a A Pattaya Massage, 725 Hill Country Dr., Kerrville, TX
- Pattaya Foot Reflexology, 1359 W. University Blvd., Ste. C, Odessa, TX
- Thai Massage, 2803 Andrews Hwy., Odessa, TX
- Family Reflexology, 5807 S.W. 45th Ave., Ste. 345, Amarillo, TX
- Family Reflexology, 2605 Wolfin Ave., Amarillo, TX
EverythingLubbock.com’s photojournalist confirmed as of Tuesday afternoon, Best Foot Spa, located at 7412 S. University Ave remains open under new management.
