Texas Window Tint Laws 2024: What You Need to Know

Understanding Texas Window Tint Laws

Texas has specific regulations governing how dark you can tint your vehicle's windows. These laws are designed to balance driver privacy and comfort with safety concerns for law enforcement and other drivers.

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Front Side Windows Texas law requires front side windows to allow at least 25% of light through (25% VLT

Visible Light Transmission). This means you can have up to 75% of light blocked.

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Rear Side Windows

There are no restrictions on rear side window tint darkness in Texas. You can legally apply any shade, including limo tint (5% VLT).

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Rear Window Like rear side windows, the back windshield has no VLT restrictions in Texas, as long as your vehicle has side mirrors on both sides.

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Windshield Tinting is only allowed on the top 5 inches of the windshield, or above the AS-1 line (whichever is longer). This strip must allow at least 25% VLT.

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Medical Exemptions Texas allows medical exemptions for individuals who require additional UV protection. A physician must certify the medical necessity, and you must carry the exemption certificate in your vehicle.

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Penalties for Violations Driving with illegal tint in Texas can result in:

Fines up to $200 for a first offense

Required removal of illegal tint

Failed vehicle inspection

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Why Professional Installation Matters

At Sunmasters, we ensure all installations comply with Texas state laws. We provide documentation of your tint levels and can advise on the darkest legal options for your vehicle.