Tex.
Health & Safety Code Section 146.002
License Required
(a)
A person may not conduct, operate, or maintain a tattoo studio unless the person holds a license issued by the department to operate the tattoo studio. Except as provided by Section 146.0025 (Exemptions from Licensing Requirements; Ear Piercing Establishments Exempt), a person may not conduct, operate, or maintain a body piercing studio unless the person holds a license issued by the department to operate the body piercing studio.(b)
Except as provided by Section 146.0025 (Exemptions from Licensing Requirements; Ear Piercing Establishments Exempt), a person may not practice tattooing or body piercing at a temporary location unless the person holds a temporary location license for tattooing or body piercing, as appropriate, issued by the department.(c)
The license must be displayed in a prominent place in the tattoo or body piercing studio or temporary location.(d)
Tattooing and body piercing are permitted only at a location that is in compliance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.
Source:
Section 146.002 — License Required, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.146.htm#146.002 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
