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. Some clinical practices may not offer this paperwork, so availability should be confirmed directly with the treating practice.
Common qualifying conditions in Texas include:
Complete the Online Application
Our application collects your information and existing medical documentation for an independent, appropriately licensed clinician to review against §547.613(e) requirements. Agency requirements may apply. 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
an independent, appropriately licensed clinician reviews Your Documentation
After you submit your application, documentation, and payment of $250, an independent, appropriately licensed clinician reviews your medical records against the exemption criteria under §547.613(e). independent clinicians provide a professional consultation on your existing documentation — we do not diagnose conditions. If your records meet state requirements, the physician certifies your exemption.
Review timing varies by case, document completeness, clinician availability, and any separate agency steps.
Receive Follow-up After Independent Review
If an independent clinician issues a signed medical statement after review, keep it available as current Texas DPS guidance directs. The statement may support a medical defense under §547.613(e), but it does not guarantee that a particular tint installation is lawful or that an officer or court will reach a particular outcome.
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 signed medical statement. Under §547.613(e), 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 ask the court to consider the documentation; resolution is not guaranteed. Texas tint violations are Class C misdemeanors — having a valid exemption prevents this from appearing on your criminal record.
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