In response to Aznlvr11 comments, most everything he states about the TDLR rules LMT’s need to follow are true and accurate. I’ve read the rules and conditions LMT’s and Establishments need to follow.
I understand “The Rule” on this site and the theory behind the “The Rule”, but....in the real world, we all know LMT’s and Licensed Establishments do the extras one would expect from unlicensed therapists and establishments. Being in the world of Accounting, not only do I assist in filing Fed taxes for no less than 5 shop owners, but I also file the paperwork for them to gain Establishment licenses from TDLR, for those who wish to do so. This is done only to give the appearance of a legit place, and to keep them from shutting down or fined by LE and the State. Most have a mix of LMT’s and unlicensed workers...and THEY ALL KNOW THE CHANCES THEY TAKE when they offer extras, and most all do offer. It’s the nature of the beast. These girls KNOW WHAT THEY’RE DOING, whether they are licensed and unlicensed.
Shop owners open these parlors for the sole purpose to make easy money from mongers like us. This is opposite thinking from Aznlvr11. Some of the shop owners want the exposure on this site and RM for increased business, but some don’t.
I’ve seen most, if not all of the Licensed establishments I’ve helped with reviewed on here and RM. It’s just the way it is...
LE and TDLR don’t need our help looking for rule breakers or illegal activity, all they need to do is visit any shop in Chinatown, Hwy 6, FM1960 or 249 to make an arrest.
One more thing to add...if any of us enter a parlor and start looking for names on licenses posted on the wall, shop owners and workers will think we’re LE and State inspectors and we’ll be instantly shutdown. It’s just not practical. I certainly won’t ask a provider if she is an LMT, nor will ask the owner if she has a Massage Establishment License...again, not practical.
But if that’s the Rule on this site, then it’s the Rule. My opinions are not meant to offend anyone on this site nor create discord with the moderators. Right or wrong, It’s just my opinion.