Window Tinting in Texas

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May 19, 2004 | 11:27 AM

99'Formula

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Window Tinting in Texas

Hey I was just wondering how much I could tint my windows and and still have it be legal. Thanks

May 19, 2004 | 11:48 AM

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THe back window can be as dark as you want you can even spray paint it. The side's can not be darker than 35% or it will be illegal.

May 19, 2004 | 12:18 PM

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Safety inspections and troopers go by no darker than 21% on thier reader, the law states 35%. It doesnt make much sense. So really you could prolly get 20% and still be ok.

May 19, 2004 | 12:36 PM

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I had 20% on the side window's of my brother's GMC and the trooper gave me a warning.

May 19, 2004 | 02:51 PM

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As of Sept. 2003, the side windows (only driver's and passenger's window) can not be any darker than 25%. The rearward side windows and rear window have no limit only if you have both outside mirrors on the vehicle.

May 20, 2004 | 04:57 PM

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This should answer everyone's questions about window tinting here in Texas.
Texas Tint Law

I tried to shorten the link, but couldn't get it to work..

May 21, 2004 | 08:22 PM

PlainwhiteZ28

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i was close, didnt know they changed it to 25

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May 22, 2004 | 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by XtinctHawk02

This should answer everyone's questions about window tinting here in Texas.
Texas Tint Law

I tried to shorten the link, but couldn't get it to work..

If you didn't know, tinting laws are alittle tricky

You can pass inspection with 20% but can be ticketed for 25% and that is with the recent law change. It use to be you could pass inspection with 20% but you could be ticketed for anything below 35%. Smart thing to do is just roll the windows down when getting pulled over

To the thread starter, I recommend asking around with local f-body owners with tinted windows for the best place to go. The rear window can be a real bitch if not done correctly.