Car Seat Information for Parents

If you need a car seat, please contact Safe Riders at saferiders@dshs.texas.gov or 1-800-252-8255. Safe Riders responds to messages in the order in which they are received. Please allow two-to-three business days for a response to your message. Please visit the Safe Riders webpage for information about eligibility to receive a car seat.

If you need a car seat and there is not an event listed near you, please contact Safe Riders at saferiders@dshs.texas.gov or 1-800-252-8255 and leave a message. Please include your city, county, and zip code. Safe Riders responds to messages in the order in which they are received. Please allow two-to-three business days for a response to your message. 

Child Passenger Safety Videos

Securing Our Future (Asegurando Nuestro Futuro) is a video that provides basic information about child passenger safety. Designed for parents, it provides an overview of the need for restraining children, types of child restraints, and how to use them, as well as resources for additional information.

Securing Our Future - 13:12 (YouTube) Asegurando Nuestro Futuro - 11:46 (YouTube)

Child Passenger Safety Additional Resources

• Child Safety Seat Information (AAP)
  Guidance on choosing the most appropriate seat for a child
• Child Safety Seat Recalls (NHTSA)
  List of child safety seats that have been recalled
• Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings (NHTSA)
  5-star ratings system for evaluating how easy to use certain child safety seat features
• Traffic Safety Information (NHTSA)
  Information on traffic safety, including child passenger safety
• Injury Prevention for Children (Safe Kids)
  Tips for keeping kids safe
• Traffic Safety Tips (TxDOT)
  Safety tips and recommendations for Texans, including safety belts and safety seats

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