@RedDeerGuy1 @Darth_Algar is correct. Prostitution is illegal under Texas law, as is soliciting sex for money and promoting prostitution. For a state that prides itself on its rugged individualism we have an astounding number of laws that restrict what a person does or doesn’t do.
Anyway, the last, or at least the most famous, bordello in Texas was called The Chicken Ranch located just outside of La Grange. It was the subject of a ZZ Top song La Grange (one of their better), a great musical that played Broadway called Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and a crappy but somewhat amusing movie of the same title that starred Burt Reynolds and Dolly Partons.
Its location central to both Austin and Houston meant it was close enough to enjoy clientele from both cities, some of whom had a lot of political influence, as well as locals. It was also a tradition that the football players from Texas A&M would frequent the establishment on a regular basis, sometimes as a reward for a great game.
Anyway, back in the early 70’s some asshole newsman named Marvin Zindler decided to make a big production about it (probably hoping to capitalize on in personally and he did). and got local holy rollers on their high horse and succeeded in closing the place down. Now please understand that the presence of the Chicken Ranch was not a surprise to these folks, it had been in business in the same location since at least 1905 but once it hit the spotlight they had no choice but to be affronted and vocally so.
It makes an interesting read if you feel so inclined.