Compliance Actions - Tattoo and Body Piercing Studios

How to File a Complaint - Tattoo and Body Piercing Studios 

Submit Complaints in Writing 

Email Drugs and Medical Devices Unit Complaints 

You may write to: 

Drugs and Medical Devices Unit MC 1987 

Texas Department of State Health Services 

P. O. Box 149347 

Austin, TX 78714-9347 

Toll-Free Complaint and Inquiry Line (Voice Mail Only) 

To report complaints or for inquiries, leave your name, phone number, and complaint or question on this voicemail-operated  helpline. Your call will be returned by a staff member from the appropriate program area. 

888-839-6676 

Submit Complaints by Phone 

To submit a complaint by phone, call 512-834-6755. 

The Drugs and Medical Devices Unit is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday to receive complaints. 

Compliance/Disciplinary Actions are taken by regulatory authorities in response to a violation of the law or rules.  

Different kinds of actions may be taken depending on the: 

• Severity of the offense.  

• History of previous violations. 

•  Efforts made to correct the violation. 

• Harm to the victims. 

•  Likelihood of a repeat violation. 

•  Other matters related to each  case.  

 We take these actions to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Texas. 

Please see the linked PDF file below to view the current list of compliance actions.  For more information, please call our office at (512) 834-6665.

Current Disciplinary Actions - Tattoo and Body Piercing Program (PDF)

For compliance questions or concerns, contact: 

Ademola Olufemi 
Phone: 737-218-7074