Texas Child Car Seat Laws: Age, Height, and Weight Requirements

Texas law (Transportation Code §545.412):

• Rear-facing – until ≥1 yr AND ≥20 lb.
• Forward-facing – until ≥5 yr AND ≥40 lb.
• Booster – until ≥8 yr OR ≥4 ft 9 in.
• Seat belt – 8+ yr AND 4'9"+.

Best practice: keep children in each stage as long as they fit the seat’s limits. Check TxDPS for updates.