Is it legal to allow a child to ride in the front seat?

The safest place for children to ride is in the back seat of a vehicle, where they will be better protected in the event of a crash. Texas law does not require children to ride in the back seat of a vehicle, but it does require that all car seats be used according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Since most children’s car seats are designed for use in the back of a vehicle, children generally must ride in the back seat. Rear-facing seats are especially dangerous if they’re installed in the front seat, where they can be struck by an airbag in the event of a crash.