New Tint Laws in Texas?
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Staging Lane
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Austin, TX
New Tint Laws in Texas? Hey! I heard that the tint law in Texas recently changed ... Do any of you know if this is true?
The best I've been able to find is 25% on the side and anything on the back....
I'm looking to get the 'Vette's windows tinted tomorrow and wanted to know what I'm in for!
The best I've been able to find is 25% on the side and anything on the back....
I'm looking to get the 'Vette's windows tinted tomorrow and wanted to know what I'm in for!
Teching In
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: DFW
Yes. I think you are right. Its whatever on the back glass and 25% on the side. But once an Inspector Lady came by my work and mentioned something about 20% on side.. hmmm..?
Personally I prefer 5% all around
Never had an issue in 4 years! Lol
Personally I prefer 5% all around
Never had an issue in 4 years! Lol It is 25% now for the front two windows only tho and you can fail inspection if you have anything below that on the front two windows. You can go blacked out on any of the other windows. But as long as you have a hook up or the inspection guy or girl is in a good mood you should be fine with whatever really.
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Nope my wife got pulled over 6 months ago. I tried this argument. I finally just todl them someone in the govt must be own some window tint shops and need some business. At that point I knew I wasn't getting anywhere so I just gave up and let them know how I felt.
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Staging Lane
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Austin, TX
My thought is that something was passed after 2009.... in this years legislative session.
Anyone know any good tint shops with 3m or llunar tint in Austin/Cedar Park?
I was told this was new in 2010. ????? 2009 had no limits on back side windows
Texas Window Tint Law
Texas Tint Law Enacted: 2003
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN TEXAS?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Texas, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 25% of light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 25% of light in. Rear Window Any darkness can be used.
Texas Window Tint Law
Texas Tint Law Enacted: 2003
HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN TEXAS?
Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Texas, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.
Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 25% of light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 25% of light in. Rear Window Any darkness can be used.
This is straight off TXDPS website from the link above. Where are you getting your information?
Window Tinting Standards
Revised window tint laws effective September 1, 2009.
What are the actual state driving laws for after-market window tinting?
Side Windows to The Right and Left of The Driver
Sunscreening devices can be applied to the side windows to the right and left of the driver if the following conditions are met.
Sunscreening devices, when measured in combination with the original glass, have a light transmittance value of 25% or more.
Sunscreening devices, when measured in combination with the original glass, have a luminous reflectance value of 25% or less.
Side Windows to The Rear of The Driver
(Revised September 1, 2009)
These windows are completely exempted from regulation under the Texas Transportation Code. Reference Legislation: Senate Bill 589 (PDF)
Window Tinting Standards
Revised window tint laws effective September 1, 2009.
What are the actual state driving laws for after-market window tinting?
Side Windows to The Right and Left of The Driver
Sunscreening devices can be applied to the side windows to the right and left of the driver if the following conditions are met.
Sunscreening devices, when measured in combination with the original glass, have a light transmittance value of 25% or more.
Sunscreening devices, when measured in combination with the original glass, have a luminous reflectance value of 25% or less.
Side Windows to The Rear of The Driver
(Revised September 1, 2009)
These windows are completely exempted from regulation under the Texas Transportation Code. Reference Legislation: Senate Bill 589 (PDF)
I went to TXDOT's site and a few others. All show the Sept 2009 law. Someone sent me the other info a couple days ago. I'm trying to find out where it came from. I run 5% and had no problems until this last inspection. It doesn't look like someone made it up, but you would think TXDOT's site would have the latest info. I won't change mine (at least I'm hoping not to), but I would like to know what the legal percentage is.
