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, 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, 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.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 146.002
Amended By Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 516, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/1999.Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 936, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/1995Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 580, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.