Tex. Health and Safety Code § 146.0025
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§ 146.0025. EXEMPTIONS FROM LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; EAR PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS EXEMPT.
Official statutory text
(a) This chapter does not apply to:
(1) a medical facility licensed under other law;
(2) an office or clinic of a person licensed by the Texas Medical Board;
(3) a person who performs only ear piercing; or
(4) a facility in which only ear piercing is performed.
(b) A person who conducts, operates, or maintains a facility, office, or clinic described by Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (4) is not required to obtain a license under this chapter to operate that facility.
(1) a medical facility licensed under other law;
(2) an office or clinic of a person licensed by the Texas Medical Board;
(3) a person who performs only ear piercing; or
(4) a facility in which only ear piercing is performed.
(b) A person who conducts, operates, or maintains a facility, office, or clinic described by Subsection (a)(1), (2), or (4) is not required to obtain a license under this chapter to operate that facility.
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