Complete guide to Texas window tinting laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. Stay legal while protecting your vehicle and passengers.
Essential requirements for legal window tinting in Texas
Light transmission required
Above manufacturer line
With proper mirrors
Driver's side window
Sunscreening devices on windshields must meet all conditions below
AS-1 Line Requirement
Must be applied above the AS-1 line. If no AS-1 line exists, must end 5 inches below the top of windshield.
Color Restrictions
May not be red, amber, or blue in color.
Light Transmission
Must have 25% or more light transmittance when combined with original glass.
Reflectance Limit
Must have 25% or less luminous reflectance when combined with original glass.
Windows immediately to the right and left of the driver
Critical Inspection Requirement
These windows MUST have 25% or more light transmission or the vehicle will fail inspection.
Minimum Light Transmission: 25%
When measured with original glass included.
Maximum Reflectance: 25%
Luminous reflectance when combined with original glass.
More flexibility for privacy and comfort
With Proper Side Mirrors
If equipped with outside mirrors on both sides that reflect roadway view for 200+ feet: No restrictions on rear window tinting!
Without Proper Side Mirrors
Must meet same 25% light transmission and 25% reflectance limits as front windows.
Special circumstances that allow different tinting standards
Law Enforcement
Vehicles maintained by law enforcement agencies for official use
Medical Exception
For persons with medical conditions requiring darker tint
Passenger Transport
Taxis, limousines, and buses used for commercial passenger transport
How to obtain legal medical exemption for darker front window tinting
Obtain Medical Statement
Get signed statement from licensed physician or optometrist
Statement Must Include
Keep Documentation
Mandatory labeling for tinted vehicles
Label Requirements
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North Austin, Domain, Northwest Hills
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