sinabite

I found out this week the Army is sending me to Texas in a few months. At first I was bummed out because I've lived my whole life on the east coast. Then it hit me.....................I live in one of the heaviest taxed, strictest vehicle mod(s) state in the country.

So now I'm excited.

Just curious about a few vehicle mods, as to weather or not the are legal in TX.

1. Vehicle tint? Heard it was 25% all around is this true?
2. Headlight Spliters go/no go?
3. Windshield Banners go/no go?
4. 4" Cowl Hoods? I literally just bought a brand new hood, but will wave good bye to it if i can finally get a monster cowl hood
5. Headlight/Tail light black out go/no go?
6. anything else I might be missing that is ok in TX, that isnt in VA.


Thanks

DreamerGT

1. front 25% backs 5%
2. go
3. go, but has to be less than five inches from the top of the windshield
4. yes you can have it. theirs nothing saying you cant
5. no

what part of texas are you moving to?

oh and thanks for serving

sinabite

Looks like I'm getting a new hood.................the wife is going to get upset after the money i just put into the new one. lol

I'm moving to El Paso, heard lots of good and bad things. I'm just ready to get down there

geocomp

I agree with most of what DreamerGT said. The only thing I am not 100% sure on is the Tail light tinting. I have seen quite a few trucks and mustangs with tint on the tail lights. I do think the tint looks good but my opinion is that it is dangerous.

Also you didn't mention anything about cats, they are a must. Especially when you go to get the annual inspection.

Welcome to Texas, be extra careful in El Paso. One of the more dangerous places in Texas right now with all the Mexican drug trade problems going on.

Thanks for serving!

BigDinTexas

1. I just checked the TxDPS website and it states the 25% for front, but no regulation on the windows behind the driver and if you have side view mirrors, no regulation on back windshield either.
2. Dunno.
3. If your car has an AS-1 line on it, then you cannot be below that, otherwise it is 5". See the above FAQ link
4. Dunno.
5. Ditto, not familiar with VA.

We look forward to having you here... Where are you being PCS'd to? I work at III Corps HQ at Ft Hood... There are a TON of Mustang owners around here.

Don

sinabite

headed to bliss, i was deadset on living off post. but after seeing all the new housing onpost i'm going to try and get on the list and hope it's not long..........plus i cant have anyone messing with my car.

akiba17

Taillight tint isn't that enforced, I just passed state inspection with these taillights.

Welcome to Texas bud.

ODDYSEY

Welcome to Texas! Tint - I know in Houston people can get away with darker than 25% in the front, I have seen people with mirrored tint and cops just roll right past them.

57hardtop

I can't help with the information on what is ok or not, but welcome to Texas

Soldier GT

you should be okay. texas is pretty laid back on that kind of syuff, especially around military reservations..