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Are there exemptions to the window tint law in Texas? Texas

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Exemptions to Texas Tint Laws

Texas, like many other states, has a window tint law that is designed to reduce road hazards by placing limits on the types of sunscreening devices that can be applied to a vehicle's windows. Compliance with the tint law is checked by the TX Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) during the vehicle registration and inspection process. However, you can apply for an exemption from tint laws in certain circumstances.

There are a number of reasons why someone might seek to have darker than normal windows in their automobile. For example, some people suffer from severe migraines when exposed to bright sunlight, which would make driving without tinted windows dangerous. People with a history of skin cancer must also take steps to limit exposure to UVA and UVB rays, which may include window tinting.

Other examples of conditions that could require a medical exemption to Texas auto tinting laws include:

  • Lupus Erythematosus
  • Disseminated Superficial actinic porokeratosis
  • Xeroderma Pigmentosum
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
  • Albinism

Requesting a Medical Exemption for Tinting

In Texas, there are no standard criteria for obtaining a medical exemption to the state's safety laws regarding window tint. Exemptions are granted on a case-by-case basis.
 
To request an exemption, you must have your physician submit a signed request to the Department of Public Safety Vehicle Services Bureau. If the TX DPS grants your exemption, you will be given an official letter that should be carried in your vehicle at all times. You will need to present the letter if you are ever stopped by a law enforcement officer regarding your car tint.

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