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(c)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.
Without an exemption, Texas restricts front side windows to 25% VLT (back and rear windows can be any darkness on all vehicle types). With an approved medical exemption, you can legally go darker on the front side windows. Critically, Texas is one of few states with an annual safety inspectionthat checks tint compliance — a medical exemption resolves both traffic stop citations and inspection failures.
Texas does not require a compliance sticker — your exemption certificate alone is sufficient. Keep it in your vehicle at all times for traffic stops and inspections.
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 Tint Exemption 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. No DMV visit needed.
Licensed Texas Physician Reviews Your Documentation
A licensed Texas physician reviews your medical records against §547.613(c) requirements. We review existing documentation only — we do not diagnose. Most reviews are completed within 24 hours.
Receive Your Exemption Certificate
Once approved, your official Texas tint exemption certificate is delivered digitally. No sticker needed — the certificate is sufficient for both traffic stops and annual inspections.
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How Much Does a Texas Tint Exemption Cost?
Our online Texas tint exemption documentation review is $225. This covers review of your existing medical records against §547.613(c) requirements, a licensed Texas physician's professional consultation, and your official exemption certificate if approved. No hidden fees, no subscriptions. Compare this to a $200+ Class C misdemeanor citation plus annual inspection failure costs.