Can Texas shut down a med spa that is operating unlawfully?

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The Texas Medical Board may issue a cease-and-desist order against an unlicensed person it believes is practicing medicine.

Tex. Occ. Code §165.052 · verified Jul 26, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice

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  • Practicing medicine without a license in Texas is a third-degree felony, and each day of unlicensed practice is a separate offense.

    Tex. Occ. Code §165.152 · verified Jul 26, 2026

  • Holding out — through advertising, titles, or stationery — as entitled to practice medicine without a license is a criminal offense, reachable against an individual or a business entity.

    Tex. Occ. Code §165.156 · verified Jul 26, 2026

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