Tattoo Studio Inspection Rules

At a glance

• What: Ordinance 019909 amends Chapter 5.10 so a studio must pass inspection before registration is issued, artists must give their studio's name and address, inspections may occur at reasonable times, and denying entry is grounds for denying registration.
• Where it stands: Adopted as amended 8-0 on September 15, 2026.
• Next: In effect.

Ordinance 019909

• Amends Sections 5.10.030, .040, .080, .120 and .140. Code Enforcement Director Alvarado presented; Maldonado-Rocha commented.
• Motion by Limón, seconded by Fierro, carried 8-0 to adopt as amended. The amendment is not described in the minutes.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 15, 2026: https://elpasotexas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1438138&GUID=311EC2E9-C010-4038-B718-400EE54FD9C2
• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 1, 2026: https://elpasotexas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1432579&GUID=C9250B33-6C9D-497C-8907-C807019F5775

Log

2026-09-15 - City Council

Item 21, Ordinance 019909 adopted as amended 8-0.

2026-09-01 - City Council

Item 15, first reading; advertised for public hearing September 15.