Getting a tattoo on your person is a huge decision for many reasons. For one, whatever is going to tattooed onto to you is probably the biggest part of the equation. The price of the item is probably also going to be a point of discussion.

But there's one part of the decision that some may not factor in, and that is the age of the individual. For most of us, we wait until later in our lives to get a tattoo. But some in their lives may wish to get inked earlier. That brings up the question in turn that some younger adults may have.

Mainly, could someone under the age of 18 get a tattoo in the state of Texas? The answer is yes, but there is one important factor that needs to be involved.

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Getting A Tattoo In Texas Over Or Under The Age Of 18

Texas Health And Human Services state the legal requirements needed for an individual to get body art done. According to law, the artist can legally perform the tattooing to any person over the age of 18. However, if the individual is under the age of 18, there is a code they must follow before the action is done.

25 Texas Administrative Code, §229.406(c) declares that someone under the age 18 can get a tattoo, as long as the parent or legal guardian is there during the moment. More details on the code can be found here.

But always remember when getting a tattoo, it's going to be on you possibly forever, so make it a good one!

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