TX
Texas House Bill HB3094

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB3094

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/16/09  
Voted on by House
4/22/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/25/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
5/31/09  

Caption

Relating to the regulation of massage parlors by counties; providing penalties.

Impact

The bill grants authority to the commissioners court of relevant counties to set regulations on massage parlors in unincorporated areas. These regulations could include prohibitive measures aimed at mitigating activities that threaten community well-being. In instances where these regulations are violated, the bill empowers district or county attorneys to seek injunctions against violating establishments, thereby taking immediate legal action to ensure compliance.

Summary

House Bill 3094 (HB3094) introduces regulations specific to massage parlors within counties that have a population of over 3.3 million. The bill defines what constitutes a massage parlor and explicitly states the conditions under which certain practices are prohibited. Specifically, the bill addresses scenarios where a massage establishment allows nude or partially nude employees to provide services, or where sexual contact is involved. By detailing these definitions, HB3094 aims to curb potential exploitation within the massage industry and enhance public health and safety.

Contention

Proponents of HB3094 argue that regulating massage parlors is crucial for maintaining community safety and reducing illegal activities associated with sex work that may occur in these establishments. However, there may be concerns raised regarding the blanket applicability of such regulations within large counties and whether they may unfairly stigmatize legitimate massage therapy businesses. The potential criminal penalties classified as Class A misdemeanors for violations may also spark debate over the appropriate level of enforcement and its implications for business owners.

Companion Bills

TX HB2838

Same As Relating to the regulation of massage parlors by certain counties; providing penalties.

TX SB1980

Identical Relating to the regulation of massage parlors by certain counties; providing penalties.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1433

Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.

TX SB483

Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.

TX HB2324

Relating to the regulation of certain health professionals and health facilities; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB1601

Relating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB2100

Relating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB3579

Relating to the regulation of massage therapists and massage establishments by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and political subdivisions.

TX HB3890

Relating to the regulation and voluntary licensing of reroofing contractors by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees.

TX HB4129

Relating to prohibiting certain erotic performances; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a civil penalty.

TX HB893

Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.

TX HB4917

Relating to the regulation of third-party data collection entities; providing a civil penalty and authorizing a fee.

Similar Bills

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