Get Your Texas Medical Window Tint Exemption Online

Texas: Everything You Need to Know

• Texas Window Tint Exemption Laws

  Texas medical window tint exemptions are authorized under Texas Transportation Code Section 547.613 and administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Individuals with qualifying medical conditions can legally install darker window tint on their front windows.

  • As of January 1, 2019, Texas DPS no longer issues Window Tint Exemption Certificates.
  • A signed medical exemption statement from a licensed physician or optometrist is all you need.
  • The exemption allows darker tint on front side windows (below the standard 25% VLT requirement).
  • Clear UV film is allowed anywhere on the windshield without a medical exemption.
  • The statement must identify the driver or occupant and state that sunscreening devices are necessary for their health.
  • The exemption statement must be presented during annual vehicle inspection.
  • The exemption statement must be kept in the vehicle and presented to law enforcement upon request.
  • Side windows to the rear of the driver and rear windows have no restrictions.
• Documents You'll Need

  To obtain a medical window tint exemption in Texas, you'll need:

  • A signed medical exemption statement from a licensed physician or optometrist only
  • The statement must identify you with reasonable specificity
  • The statement must certify that sunscreening devices are necessary to safeguard your health

  If applying through a telehealth service like TintedMD, you can get your evaluation done completely online. You'll receive:

  • A signed medical exemption statement delivered via email, ready to keep in your vehicle and present at inspection

  If you need documentation for an additional vehicle:

  • The same statement covers you as a driver or occupant in any vehicle

  Note:

  Texas no longer requires state-issued certificates. The physician's signed medical exemption statement is your complete exemption. Keep it in your vehicle at all times, present it during annual inspection, and show it to law enforcement if requested.

• Legal Tint Limits

  Texas law sets specific limits on how dark your vehicle windows can be tinted. However, the state recognizes that certain medical conditions require additional protection from sunlight. With a valid medical exemption statement, your darker window tint becomes legally recognized.

  Standard Texas Tint Limits (Without Exemption):

  • Windshield: Tint allowed above AS-1 line or top 5 inches only; must have 25% VLT minimum; clear UV film allowed anywhere.
  • Front Side Windows: Must allow at least 25% of visible light (25% VLT).
  • Back Side Windows: No restrictions.
  • Rear Window: No restrictions (if equipped with side mirrors on both sides).
  • Reflectivity: No more than 25% reflective on any window.
  • Colors: Red, amber, and blue tints are prohibited.

  With a Medical Exemption:

  • Front side windows may be tinted darker than 25% VLT with proper medical documentation.
  • Your physician determines appropriate tint level based on your medical condition.
  • Windows with less than 25% VLT will pass inspection with a valid medical exemption statement.
  • No specific minimum VLT is mandated for exemption holders.