<P> For piercings: Parent / Guardian must give written consent, be present during the procedure . </P> <P> Tattooing a minor is a class a misdemeanor, breach of body piercing law is a class b misdemeanor . </P> <Tr> <Th> Texas </Th> <Td> 18 (piercings excepted) </Td> <Td> For body piercings and for covering existing tattoos (see Notes & Exceptions): Parent / guardian must be present during procedure, sign an affidavit </Td> <Td> Ear piercing is exempt from body piercing statutes <P> Minors may, with parent / guardian consent, be tattooed to cover up an existing tattoo that has offensive, gang - related, or drug - related content, or "other words, symbols, or markings that the person's parent or guardian considers would be in the best interest of the person to cover" </P> <P> Tongue splitting prohibited . </P> </Td> <Td> Cannot be tattooed or pierced . </Td> <Td> Misrepresenting one's age to get a tattoo, or to get a piercing without parental consent, is a class B misdemeanor <P> Violations of Texas tattooing & body piercing statute are a Class A misdemeanor, with each day of violation counting as a separate offense . </P> <P> Health Commissioner can impose a fine of up to $5000 on artists & shops for each violation </P> </Td> <Td> Tattoo artists and body piercers must be registered with the Texas Department of Health Tattoo and body piercing shops must be licensed </Td> <Td> Texas Health and Safety Code Ann . § 146 </Td> </Tr> <P> Minors may, with parent / guardian consent, be tattooed to cover up an existing tattoo that has offensive, gang - related, or drug - related content, or "other words, symbols, or markings that the person's parent or guardian considers would be in the best interest of the person to cover" </P>

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