Several massage parlors in Denton County were recently closed due to possible human trafficking and other violations. The Denton County Sheriff's Office conducted investigations into local massage parlors, resulting in closures and citations. The investigations involved 18 parlors around the county and were carried out with the help of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and local agencies.

Four parlors were closed immediately, while six others began the closure process and eight were cited for licensing violations. Further details about the specific locations and outcomes are available from the Denton County Sheriff's Office, which has not yet confirmed the locations of the affected massage parlors.