Pflugerville Massage Therapist's License Suspended Amid Felony Charge

Texas authorities take emergency action to protect public safety after allegations of sexual assault during massage session.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has suspended the massage therapist license of Holt Marshall Field of Pflugerville following a pending felony sexual assault charge. Field is accused of sexually assaulting a client during a massage session, and TDLR stated he continued offering massage therapy services after his arrest, prompting the emergency suspension to protect public safety.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of trust and accountability in licensed professions like massage therapy, where clients must feel safe and confident in the trained professionals they are entrusting. When that trust is broken, it can damage an entire industry and community.

The details

According to TDLR, Field was arrested and later released on a $40,000 bond, with court conditions requiring him to have no contact with Pflugerville Massage and Skin Care and remain at least 200 yards away. TDLR stated it received information that Field continued offering massage therapy services after his arrest, prompting the agency to quickly suspend his license on an emergency basis to address concerns for public safety.

  • On February 24, 2026, TDLR issued an emergency order suspending Field's massage therapist license.
  • Field was arrested on a pending felony sexual assault charge in Travis County.

The players

Holt Marshall Field

A Pflugerville massage therapist whose license was suspended by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation following a pending felony sexual assault charge.

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

The state agency that regulates more than one million licensees across 41 programs in Texas, including the massage therapy profession, and took emergency action to suspend Field's license due to public safety concerns.

Courtney Arbour

The TDLR Executive Director who stated there is no place in the massage therapy profession for anyone who abuses a position of trust.

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What they’re saying

“There is no place in this profession for anyone who abuses a position of trust.”

— Courtney Arbour, TDLR Executive Director

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether or not to allow Holt Marshall Field to have his license restored or if the criminal case against him will be resolved.

The takeaway

This case highlights the critical need for vigilance and accountability in licensed professions like massage therapy, where public trust is paramount. It serves as a reminder that the community has a responsibility to report any suspected wrongdoing to protect vulnerable individuals and uphold the integrity of the industry as a whole.