Texas Window Tint Medical Exemption — Everything You Need to Know
A comprehensive guide to getting a legal window tint medical exemption in Texas. Learn who qualifies, how to apply, what it costs, and how to stay compliant with Texas law.
Last updated: April 2026 · By Texas Tint Exemption Editorial Team
What Is a Texas Window Tint Medical Exemption?
A medical exemption under Texas Transportation Code §547.613(e)is a physician-certified document that permits you to have darker window tint than the standard 25% VLT front limit. It's issued when a licensed Texas physician certifies that your medical condition requires enhanced UV or light protection while driving.
Texas generally restricts front side windows to 25% VLT. Section 547.613(e) describes a medical-reason defense to prosecution, and current DPS guidance describes the contents of a signed medical statement. Neither this service nor a statement guarantees that a particular tint installation is lawful or that an officer or court will reach a particular outcome.
Texas DPS says it no longer issues a separate window-tint exemption certificate. Confirm the current signed-statement requirements directly with DPS and keep any qualifying statement available as directed.
Who Qualifies for a Tint Exemption in Texas?
You may qualify if you have a medical condition causing sensitivity to sunlight, UV radiation, or bright light. Texas's demographics and extreme UV environment make several conditions particularly prevalent:
Texas's world-class medical centers — MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and UT Southwestern in Dallas — treat thousands of melanoma and MS patients annually who benefit from medical tint exemptions. Texas's military communities at Fort Cavazos, Fort Bliss, Lackland AFB, and NAS Corpus Christi include veterans with TBI-related photophobia. View our full list of 26 qualifying conditions.
How to Apply for a Texas medical-tint documentation Online
Complete the Online Application
Fill out our form with your personal information and medical condition. Upload your existing medical documentation. Takes about 5 minutes. Agency requirements may apply.
an independent, appropriately licensed clinician reviews Your Documentation
an independent, appropriately licensed clinician reviews your medical records against §547.613(e) requirements. Independent, appropriately licensed clinicians review existing documentation only — we do not diagnose. Review timing varies by case, document completeness, clinician availability, and any separate agency steps.
Receive Follow-up After Independent Review
If independently issued, a signed medical statement may be delivered after review. Confirm current Texas DPS requirements; no legal or enforcement outcome is guaranteed.
Texas Tint Law Requirements
How Much Does a Texas medical-tint documentation Cost?
The online intake, referral-coordination, and administrative service is $250. Any clinical decision is made independently. Payment does not guarantee documentation, legal compliance, agency acceptance, a citation result, or a specific timeline.
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