How You Can Help End Illicit Massage Businesses in San Antonio – Your 5-Step Action Plan
San Antonio deserves safer neighborhoods. Illicit massage businesses are operating in plain sight, exploiting women and fueling organized crime. The good news? Real change starts with ordinary residents like you taking simple, coordinated actions.
Below is a clear 5-step action plan. Follow it in order — it takes less than 15 minutes total — and you’ll be part of a growing movement demanding stronger enforcement in our city.
Step 1: Sign the Petition (1 minute)
Add your voice to demand that the San Antonio City Council and Mayor take this issue seriously.
→ Sign the Petition Now
Step 2: Take the Quick Survey (60 seconds)
Help us understand how aware our community really is. Your anonymous answers will shape our next steps and show elected officials that residents are paying attention.
→ Take the Anonymous Survey
Step 3: Contact Your City Council Member (2 minutes)
Use the official tool to find your district and send a short, respectful message asking for stronger enforcement, zoning rules, and more TDLR inspections in our neighborhoods.
→ Find Your Council Member & Send a Message
(Tip: Copy one of our ready-to-use message templates from the bottom of this page.)
Step 4: Contact the Mayor’s Office (1 minute)
Let Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones know this is a citywide priority that deserves more resources and leadership.
→ Contact the Mayor’s Office
Step 5: Report Suspicious Activity (Optional but Powerful)
If you’ve seen red flags at a specific location, report it safely and anonymously. Every tip helps trigger inspections and closures.
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text “BeFree” to 233733
- TDLR Complaint (unlicensed massage): https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/complaints
- SAPD Anonymous Tip: Text SATIP + details to 847411
Ready-to-Use Message Templates
Copy and paste these into the forms above:
For Council Member:
“I am a resident of District [X] and concerned about illicit massage businesses operating in our neighborhoods. Recent TDLR closures have shown unlicensed activity and signs of exploitation. I respectfully ask that you support stronger enforcement, zoning restrictions, and increased coordination with TDLR and SAPD. Thank you for your leadership.”
For Mayor:
“Dear Mayor Ortiz Jones, As a San Antonio resident, I urge your office to prioritize stronger enforcement against illicit massage businesses citywide. These operations exploit vulnerable women and affect neighborhood safety. Please support more resources for inspections and public awareness. Thank you.”
Final Step: Stay Involved
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