In Texas, 5 percent tint, also known as limo tint, is legal on some windows but illegal on others, so legality depends on placement. According to Texas Transportation Code, for passenger cars, front side windows must have a visible light transmission of at least 25 percent, meaning they must allow 25 percent or more light in. Therefore 5 percent tint, which allows only 5 percent of light through, is illegal on front side windows. Windshields cannot have tint below the AS-1 line or more than 5 inches from the top, and must allow at least 25 percent light in that area, so 5 percent is also illegal on windshields. However, for rear side windows and the rear windshield, Texas allows any darkness, including 5 percent, for all vehicle types, as long as the vehicle has outside side mirrors on both sides. For multipurpose vehicles like SUVs and vans, Texas sometimes allows more flexibility, but the front side rule still applies. So you can legally have 5 percent on rear windows in Texas, but not on front side windows or windshield. If you put 5 percent on front windows, you risk failing annual state inspection and receiving a ticket that can cost 150 to 300 dollars.
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