Car Window Tinting San Antonio

Front side windows must allow more than 25% VLT (visible light transmission) in Texas. This applies to all vehicle types, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, and vans. Back side and rear windows can be any darkness as long as the vehicle has dual outside mirrors.

Only the portion above the manufacturer's AS-1 line, or the top 5 inches of the windshield, can be tinted. That strip must allow at least 25% VLT with less than 25% reflection. A clear, non-tinted UV protection film is generally allowed across the full windshield since it does not reduce visible light.

Illegal window tint is a Class C misdemeanor in Texas, with fines up to $200 plus court fees. Officers typically issue a fix-it order requiring the film to be corrected or removed within a set number of days, and non-compliant tint will also fail your annual state vehicle inspection.

Front side window rules are the same for every vehicle type: 25% VLT minimum. The difference is on rear glass. SUVs, trucks, and vans built as multipurpose passenger vehicles can run any darkness on rear side and rear windows with dual outside mirrors installed, the same flexibility sedans get on rear glass under Texas law.

Yes. Texas allows medical exemptions for certain light-sensitivity conditions through the Texas Department of Public Safety, permitting darker tint than the standard legal limit. Documentation must be carried in the vehicle, and specific qualifying conditions and application steps should be confirmed directly with Texas DPS.

Yes. If your rear window is tinted below 25% VLT, Texas law requires dual outside mirrors so you retain a clear view behind the vehicle. Without dual mirrors, the rear window must meet the same 25% VLT minimum as the front side windows.

Most sedans and coupes cost between $299 and $599 for a full ceramic tint installation covering all windows. Trucks and larger vehicles typically run $299 to $700 depending on window count and size. Final pricing depends on vehicle type, film selected, and whether old tint needs to be removed first.

Yes. Texas requires a compliance sticker placed between the film and glass on the driver's side window, and the film itself must be manufacturer-certified for legal use in the state. We confirm both are in place as part of every installation.