Window Tinting Exemptions for Texans.

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Greetings Fellow Lupies,

A few weeks ago I spent the entire day on the phone.....trying to find any one who could tell me where I need to go to get information about special window tinting in our cars in

Texas.....after being referred to numerous agencies who then would refer me to another agency.......I finally called the `Lupus Foundation of North Central Texas'. Well the next week I got all kinds of information about everything about Lupus EXCEPT WHAT I WAS ASKING FOR !!

.....I finally found a number that sounded promising in all the literature they sent.....I have since gone back and tried to find it again..........I couldn't tell you where I found it.....( do you hear the fog horns?) The gentleman I spoke to said that he would have to do some research to find this information for me......but he would find out what he could.and send me the information.

Well I received this Email today......and want to pass it on to all you Texans with Lupus who might need it ....

C.

Ms. Carey,You contacted me two weeks ago about procedures for tinting your windowsdarker than what state law normally allows.Sorry that it took longer than expected, but I finally receive a responsefrom the Texas Department of Public Safety. The details are appended below my signature. 2-1-1 TexasPO Box 13247Austin, TX 78711 Phone Faxdavid.smith@...http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/tirn/tirnhome.htm "Connecting People and Services" FW: Tinted windows for drivers with medical conditionsMr. ,I am in receipt of your e-mail regarding window tint exemption.To request the exemption, the individual needs to send a written request anda doctor's note/prescription to our office. The Chief of our Division willthen sign and return a letter to them that they must carry in their vehicleat all times and show to the company who will do the window tint.They can send the request to:Texas Department of Public SafetyTexas Highway Patrol DivisionP. O. Box 4087Austin, Texas 78773-0500If you or the individual have any other questions, please feel free tocontact my office at 424-2110 or by e-mail atelizabeth.hibbs@....Thank you,Beth Hibbs, Administrative AssistantTexas Highway Patrol Division