Need some help on car modifications in texas.. what are the rules.?

i asked this question before but never really got any good answers. i am moving to texas this fall and i have a bmw, heres some modifications i wanna know if they can pass inspection or can i atleast drive around without getting pulled over



Clear tail lights with tint over the red part -(my bulbs are normal colors, red shines through the tint)

Purple Underglow Neons

Fast turn signals



If anyone in texas could help me out please, and please dont post any stupid answers, i really need to know what i need to change.. thanksNeed some help on car modifications in texas.. what are the rules.?Question 1. Rear lights need to be stamped (DOT) or they are illegal and you cannot have any tint or smoked color taillights.



Question 2. Here is what Texas has to say about neon's.....



The common practice to circumvent these laws is to install the lighting under the vehicle, out of direct view, so that the light is cast downward illuminating the ground. State law is silent on this issue (in this case silence is not golden) and the federal regulations do not prohibited it, except for taking the place or interfering with any required lamp, especially the license plate lamp.



This is a technical loophole. As with all technical or legal loopholes, it is not understood by everyone to include some law enforcement personnel. All questions of law are finally resolved in court.



To put it simply, while you may be able to drive the vehicle with the accent lights illuminated and not receive a citation, there may come a time when you are cited and the judge agrees with the officer. Your only recourse will be to appeal the decision until you reach a court that recognizes the loophole and you may still lose.



Question 3. This would be illegal and not pass the vehicle inspection laws.......
Need some help on car modifications in texas.. what are the rules.?
Tints may be illegal in Texas, but the problem lies with the cop who stops you. Ive had tinted tail lights for three years, and have been stopped numerous times for little things. None of the officers or state troopers gave me a ticket, nor did they mention anything about my tail lights

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Need some help on car modifications in texas.. what are the rules.?
ucantcme, is there a cite or link you can give me to look at this %26quot;loophole%26quot;? i need something i can prove. i have to go to court soon to fight my case of having neon lights. i would REALLY appreciate it

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