How to Get a Window Tint Medical Exemption in Texas
Getting your Texas tint exemption is simpler than most people think. This guide walks you through the entire process — from application to approval — in clear, step-by-step detail.
Updated April 2026 · Texas Tint Exemption Editorial Team
Check If You Qualify
Confirm you have a qualifying medical condition with existing documentation from a physician, ophthalmologist, dermatologist, or specialist. Most Texas PCPs and specialists won't sign tint exemption paperwork directly — that's the gap our service fills.
Common qualifying conditions in Texas include:
Complete the Online Application
Our application collects your information and existing medical documentation for our physician to review against §547.613(c) requirements. No DMV visit needed. You'll provide:
- Your name, email, and phone number
- Texas residence confirmation
- Your primary medical condition
- How the condition affects your sensitivity to light or UV
- Existing medical documentation from your physician, ophthalmologist, dermatologist, or specialist
Licensed Texas Physician Reviews Your Documentation
After you submit your application, documentation, and payment of $225, a licensed Texas physician reviews your medical records against the exemption criteria under §547.613(c). Our physicians provide a professional consultation on your existing documentation — we do not diagnose conditions. If your records meet state requirements, the physician certifies your exemption.
Most reviews are completed within 24 hours. Many Texas exemptions are processed the same day.
Receive Your Exemption Certificate
Once approved, you'll receive your official Texas window tint medical exemption certificate via email. This document serves as your legal authorization under §547.613(c) to have darker front window tint. Texas does not require a compliance sticker — the certificate alone is sufficient.
Get Your Windows Tinted
With your exemption in hand, take your vehicle to a professional tint installer. Show them your certificate so they know you're legally authorized for darker front tint. For Texas's extreme UV environment, we recommend ceramic tint— it rejects up to 99% of UV radiation and significantly more heat than standard dyed films.
What If I Get Pulled Over in Texas?
If DPS State Troopers, HPD, DPD, SAPD, or any Texas law enforcement officer stops you for dark tint, calmly present your medical exemption certificate. Under §547.613(c), your exemption is a complete legal defense against tint violation charges.
If you receive a citation despite having an exemption, present the documentation in court to have the ticket dismissed. Texas tint violations are Class C misdemeanors — having a valid exemption prevents this from appearing on your criminal record.