Texas window tint law
In Texas, a passenger car's front side windows must let in at least 25% of light; rear side windows: any darkness; rear window: any darkness with outside mirrors on both sides. Source: Texas Transportation Code §547.613, checked November 2026.
| Front side windows | 25% At least 25% light transmittance, luminous reflectance 25% or less. |
|---|---|
| Rear side windows | Any darkness Any darkness (side windows behind the driver are exempt). |
| Rear window | Any darkness Any darkness, if the car has an outside mirror on each side. |
| Windshield | Tint only above the AS-1 line or within the top 5 inches (whichever is closer to the top); that strip must be at least 25% VLT, 25% or less reflective, and not red, blue or amber. |
| Tolerance | The department may treat a front-side window as compliant if it is within 3% of the standard (§547.613(d)). |
| SUVs, vans, trucks | Rear side windows are exempt for all vehicles, including multipurpose vehicles. |
| Medical exemption | Yes: medical need to be shielded from the sun is a defense to prosecution. |
The Texas front-side limit on a car
Levels we picture that meet the front-side limit: 70% (light)50% (medium-light)35% (medium)
Source
Texas Transportation Code §547.613
“a window that is to the left or right of the vehicle operator if the vent or window has a sunscreening device that in combination with the vent or window has: (A) a light transmission of 25 percent or more”
Checked November 2026. A summary of the passenger-car rules, not legal advice: laws change, so check the source or ask a local tint shop before you buy.
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