Your Questions About Window Tint Laws In Texas

Carol asks…

Texas window tint laws?

I’m going to tint my 97 Jetta and I live in Texas. Could someone tell me how dark I can legally tint them?

mariok answers:

Check here http://www.tintlaws.com

Daniel asks…

texas window tint law?

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/Misc/faq/tint.htm

Their is the link to the tint codes but i really couldnt understand it.well i understand that the darkes you can put on the 2 wndows( driver, passanger) is 25%, and that the back (rear ,big ) window can be any % darkness right? what about the back row , like in a 4 door car the back last 2 windows can those be any % too or what? please help me ASAP

mariok answers:

Yes any window but the front 2 jus gotta b legal in order so u wont get ticketed, also the front windshield strip has to be 4 inches so it can be legal, other than that any other window can b any %

Jenny asks…

Window Tint Legalization sticker in Texas?

I took my car to an actual shop to have the windows tinted, not knowing I was supposed to have a “legalization” sticker placed between the tint and window per Texas law. Several months later I was pulled over and issued a verbal warning for not having the sticker. The shop should have put this sticker on there, I realize now, but did not (shows how professional they are), and now I don’t know what to do about getting this sticker. I could go back and argue the point with the shop & threaten to turn them in for noncompliance, but they may or may not do anything about it, and I don’t have a receipt from having it done. So how do I get this sticker? Do I have to go to ANOTHER shop & pay more money to have it done right? Secondly, what about people that do their own window tinting, how do they get the “legalization” sticker if it was done in their own driveway and not even at a shop? Any info is greatly appreciated and I know now to never take my vehicle to a less than reputable shop, which apparently this one is not. If I had known about the tint law, my vehicle would not have left their shop without it, and if they didn’t put one one there, I would not have paid or had it done in the first place. Thanks.

mariok answers:

The sticker must be on the drivers window, go back to the original installer and have them remove the tint from the window and place the sticker at either no cost or reduced cost for the job.}{

Color Tint

On personal vehicles, tint cannot be colored red, blue or amber. These colors on vehicles are reserved for emergency and police personnel.

Tint Stickers

On all vehicles using custom window tint, an official sticker is required. This sticker is placed between the film and the glass on the driver side, and indicates the tint complies with state law.

Tint Exception

In some cases, drivers with medical conditions are allowed to use darker tint to limit glare. Details on specific medical exemptions are available from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Read more: Texas Window Tint Laws | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5454307_texas-window-tint-laws.html#ixzz1HiJde22D

Susan asks…

What is the legal percentage of window tint in texas?

I want to buy some tinting paper from walmart today.
I want to know what the maximum of everything I can get is.

Someone told me I can do two layers of something lighter to bypass the law or something but that sounds hard.

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/TX/

That tells you the laws . Whats that translate it into? I want to be absolutely sure I get the darkest and the still being legal.

What % paper is the darkest I can buy without breaking the law, and for what windows?

Is 1% darker than 30%? Or is 30% darker than 1%? I don’t understand still. :(

mariok answers:

In Texas, the tint must allow more than 25% of the light in on the side windows.

Check out this website:
http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/TX/

Nancy asks…

What is the Texas law on tinted windows?

I’m wanting to get some tinting on the windows of my new car. From the factory, the windows are 5%. Considering the blazing sun in Texas, I’m wanting more than 5% to keep my car cool. Does anyone know what the laws are in Texas regarding car window tinting? (I’ve been unable to find official information)

mariok answers:

5% tint is the darkest tint u can get on a car. R u sure its 5%? I dont think 5% tint comes from the factory.

Chris asks…

Texas State Inspection Laws regarding side window tinting?

I bought a used 04 Ford Expedition on 07/10, I just took my vehicle in for it’s inspection and was told that my windows failed (15% and 17% I was told by two different places) and I have to have it removed. On the corners it’s listed Carlite solar tint tempered AS2 DOT-15 M175 3M, I guess my question(s) is,first of all is this removable, why did it pass last year before the dealer sold it to me and not this year since the law was changed in 09/09. To my knowledge it’s factory tint but I’m not sure for I haven’t had much luck figuring out how to read those numbers.

If anybody has any incite please, please clue me in , tyvm

mariok answers:

I have been doing state inspections in Texas for over 30 plus days and the below is the law, as for why they pass you last year, they most likely did not check it correctly and the front sides for that vehicle are not factory tinted, just the rears and back are.

Windows immediately to the right and left of the driver, which open, have “less” than 25% light transmittance will be rejected.

Sharon asks…

What are the car modification laws in texas?

I’m wanting to buy a 2002-2004 acura rsx with the k20 motors and increase its performance, modifying the engines and such, but I want to know what are the legal ways to increase it’s performance and I want modify the body parts with a body kit. Also I want to tint the windows, but I heard if the window is too dark its illegal. I just want to increase the performance and looks of my cars legally, so what are the car modification laws in texas?

mariok answers:

It can vary on the municipal level for things like tinting.

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