Body Piercer / Texas
2026 data Texas board category estimate

Texas Body Piercer License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Category-average requirements, fees, and renewal figures for body piercer in Texas, pending confirmation with the state licensing board.

Category estimate. The figures on this page are a category average, not yet confirmed with the Texas licensing board. The state and profession tables mark this row the same way. Treat the numbers as directional and check the board before relying on them; see the methodology limitations.

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Performs body piercing. Licensed in most states for health/safety.

What the Texas data shows for Body Piercers

Texas's path to body piercer licensure runs through 1,500 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. Texas folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Cosmetology School".

The initial price tag is $75 every 2 years. Texas doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Texas evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Body Piercer · Texas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
1,500 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$75
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Texas

Education / Training Hours
Cosmetology School
1,500 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Texas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Body Piercer in Texas? ▼
Texas's requirements cover 1500 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $75. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Body Piercer in Texas? ▼
Texas licenses body piercers who complete its requirements (1500 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Texas licensing board.
Can I transfer my Body Piercer license to Texas from another state? ▼
Out-of-state body piercer credentials get a case-by-case review in Texas rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Texas licensing board.
Does Texas require a background check for Body Piercer licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for body piercer licensing in Texas. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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What to do with this body piercer license

Body Piercer in Texas is one requirement row in a body piercer-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Texas's body piercer requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Body Piercer in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how Texas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Texas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Texas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.