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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle G. LICENSES |
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Chapter 146. TATTOO AND CERTAIN BODY PIERCING STUDIOS |
Sec. 146.025. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION FOR TATTOOISTS AND BODY PIERCERS; RULES; FEES
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(a) The department shall prepare or approve a course of instruction sufficient to meet the requirements for application for a registration under Section 146.023 or renewal of a registration under Section 146.024.
(b) The department may approve a course of instruction based on standards set by the department to reasonably ensure that a tattooist or body piercer develops the job skills and knowledge necessary to protect public health and safety.
(c) A prospective course provider must submit to the department for approval the course length and curriculum content for each course offered by the provider. The provider may implement a course length and curriculum content only after department approval.
(d) The department by rule shall set a fee in an amount reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of reviewing the course content and issuing the approval.