Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 146.008. Aseptic Techniques

(1) using germicidal soap to clean the hands of the tattooist or person who performs body piercing and the skin area of the client to be tattooed or pierced;

(2) wearing clean apparel and rubber gloves;

(3) using sterile tools and equipment as provided by Section 146.011;  and

(4) keeping the tattoo or body piercing studio or temporary location in a sanitary condition.