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  2. All children younger than 8 years old, unless taller than 4’9”, are required to be in the appropriate child safety seat system wherever they ride in a passenger vehicle. The safety seat system MUST be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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    • Seat Belt Safety Guidelines
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    Texas requires drivers and all passengers to wear seat belts.
    Ensure seatbelt fits snugly across the hips, not over the stomach.
    Ensure shoulder belt goes over the shoulder and across the center of the chest.
    Never tuck the shoulder belt underneath your arm or behind your back.
    Children must be secured in the appropriate car or booster seat.
    Birth to two years old: All infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car seat until they are two years old, or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their safety seat's...
    Over two years old: Any child two or older who has outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit for a car seat, should use a forward-facing car seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to...
    Ages four to eight years old: Children whose weight or height exceeds the limit for a forward-facing car seat should switch to a belt-positioning booster seat. These children should remain in a boo...

    TxDOT offers free car seat checks at its 25 district offices across the state. Find the nearest location at Save Me With a Seat .

  3. Texas law requires that all children younger than eight years old, unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches, be secured in a child safety seat whenever they ride in a vehicle. Older children who have outgrown a booster seat must be buckled with a seat belt.

  4. According to Texas State Law, all children younger than 8 years old must be secured in a child safety seat whenever they ride in a vehicle unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches. Older children who have outgrown a booster seat must be buckled with a seat belt.

  5. Nov 1, 2016 · Pursuant to Texas Transportation Code Section 545.412, a child who is under the age of 8 must use a child safety seat, unless the child is taller than 4 feet 9 inches. There are some exceptions to this rule, which are covered below. How Much is a Ticket For No Car Seat in Texas?

  6. Texas law requires all children younger than 8 years old, or shorter than 4'9" tall to ride in a safety seat that is appropriate for their size and height. Additionally, all passengers, no matter the age, must ride buckled up whether in the front or back seat. Watch this video on when to move your child from a booster seat to a seat belt.