Car Safety
In the State of Texas, ALL passengers of the vehicle, who are not required
to be restrained by a child restraint system, must be restrained by a seat
belt, regardless if they are in the front or back seat.
*This is a summarized version of the state law, for the full version, please refer to Texas Transportation Code 545.413*
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Does My Child Require a Car Seat?
In the State of Texas, ALL children require a child safety seat, that is appropriate for their height and weight, until their 8th birthday OR until they are 4’9” tall; whichever comes first.
*This is a summarized version of the state law, for the full version, please refer to Texas Transportation Code 545.412*
To see more information on the State law, click on the link below.
https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/media-and-communications-office/child-passenger-safety-information