Texas Laws and Tint Percentages Spring, TX

The current set of statutes for automotive window tinting in Texas were created in 2009. Before you have any work done on your vehicle, you’ll need to ensure the selected films meet with the state’s standards.
 
Texas uses the VLT standard for measuring the darkness levels of window tint. VLT stands for “visible light transmission,” and it’s expressed in percentages. If you have a VLT 50 product, that means it allows 50% of light through the product.
 
Here are the standards that you’ll need to follow in Texas today.
 
Tint and Reflection Standards for Cars in Texas 

• Windshields are permitted to have VLT 25 products above the AS-1 line provided by the manufacturer or the top five inches.
• The front side windows must allow more than 25% of the available light.
• Back side windows can have any tint darkness.
• The rear window can be of any darkness with side outside mirrors. Without them, only VLT 25 is permitted.
• The front and back windows cannot be more than 25% reflective.

Tint and Reflection Standards for Vans and SUVs in Texas 

• Windshields can have VLT 25 products above the AS-1 line provided by the manufacturer or the top five inches.
• The front side windows must allow more than 25% of the available light.
• Back side windows can have any tint darkness.
• The rear window can be of any darkness with side outside mirrors. Without them, only VLT 25 is permitted.
• The front and back windows cannot be more than 25% reflective.

 
Texas requires stickers to identify legal tinting between the film and glass. Medical exceptions are available for those with a allowable orders. 

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