SMILE TEXAS STYLE LICENSE PLATES. (e) Of each fee collected by the department under Subsection (b)(2): (1) $1.25 shall be used by the department to defray the cost of administering this section; and. 504.637. The department shall adopt rules prescribing satisfactory proof of eligibility under this subsection. The initial application for license plates under this subsection must be accompanied by: (1) the written statement required by Section 504.201(d), unless the applicant is an organization described by Subsection (b-2); and. 324 (S.B. According to Adam Shaivitz, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Texas license plates are currently manufactured at the Huntsville Prison Tag Plant. The beneficiary shall pay the required fee per plate, less the amount of the fee that would be deposited to the credit of the designated account. GOD BLESS TEXAS AND GOD BLESS AMERICA LICENSE PLATES. January 1, 2012. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates to a state official. 741 (H.B. (b) There is no fee for issuance of the license plates. Sec. September 1, 2007. Please visit the Account Upgrades page for more details. TEXAS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS LICENSE PLATES. However, there may be more to this than meets the eye. 210, eff. 1296 (H.B. Sec. 1135 (H.B. 1233 (H.B. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for: (1) active members of the Texas National Guard or Texas State Guard; (2) retired members of the Texas National Guard or Texas State Guard; and. BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK LICENSE PLATES. (2) two disabled parking placards under Section 681.002 if the person does not receive a set of license plates under this section. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for a current or visiting state or federal judge. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center in Houston. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates to support Parks and Wildlife Department activities. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Generally speaking, when a vehicle is out of compliance with mandatory safety and administrative regulations (such as only having a rear license plate), by statute, Texas law enforcement has probable cause to conduct a traffic stop. (2) Texas Public Educational Grants awarded under Subchapter C, Chapter 56, Education Code, if the fee is for the issuance of a license plate for a college described by Subsection (e)(1). (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates a provision of this chapter and no other penalty is prescribed for the violation. 1290 (H.B. In this case, it is most common for a fine of around $200 to be levied. 890), Sec. 1480), Sec. 201 (S.B. (b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of the Specialty License Plates General Account in the general revenue fund. (e) On initial registration of a custom vehicle or street rod, the owner must provide proof, acceptable to the department, that the custom vehicle or street rod passed a safety inspection that has been approved by the department. 2357), Sec. Legislation has been introduced that would not require luxury vehicles to have a front license plate in Texas. (a) In this section, "deaf" and "hard of hearing" have the meanings assigned by Section 81.001, Human Resources Code. Andrew Mccollum Wife, 504.201. 1296 (H.B. September 1, 2019. Share. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1863), Sec. To prove your identity, you must have a license plate mounted on the front and back of your vehicle, according to the Texas Transportation Code. The Texas Classic is the states official license plate. 504.327. From January 2012 to September of 2013, law enforcement could not lawfully issue citations for failure to display a front licenseplate. Richard Standifer says Texas is still a "two-plate" state. 1371), Sec. 1, eff. (b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of an account in the general revenue fund. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for active or former members of the United States armed forces. Sec. You may have received two license plates when you purchased your vehicle, but one is typically for the rear bumper. It is also possible to be in trouble if a portion of the word Texas is severely cut off or is otherwise obscured. A vehicle used commercially as a tow truck shall display license plates issued under this section. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) If the fee is for the issuance of license plates for a college described by Subsection (e)(2), the money shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for a vehicle that is temporarily operated on public highways, during daylight hours only, and on which machinery is mounted solely to load logs on other vehicles. Money in the account may be used only by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in making grants to support projects sponsored by Boy Scout councils in this state. September 1, 2005. 504.302. Military Dependent Undergrad, 2020 by Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC - Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Family Law. Texas license plates are number plates issued to vehicles registered in the state for unique identification of each vehicle and to certify that the automobile can legally move on state roads. September 1, 2011. January 1, 2012. When you get a car from a dealership usually they will handle the registration process on your behalf and you are legal to drive with the temporary plate from the dealership until your official plates arrive. 80, eff. Apparently, the Mazda MX-5, Subaru BRZ, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Nissan 370Z, and the new Toyota Supra arent worthy of a sports car moniker. SERVICE IN KOREA. MASTER ARMY AVIATOR. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Knights of Columbus. 1296 (H.B. (c) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Finally, the climate in Texas is generally warm and sunny, which is ideal for driving a sports car. (b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of an account created by the comptroller in the manner provided by Section 504.6012(b). Eleven Point River Water Temperature, 504.615. 1616), Sec. 504.611. 968 (S.B. (a) This section applies only to specialty license plates that are authorized to be issued by a law that takes effect on or after January 1, 1999. Redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 504.003 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 191), Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. READ TO SUCCEED. (b-1) A person is eligible to receive specialty license plates under this section if the person is the surviving spouse of a person who had been entitled to specialty plates for veterans with disabilities under Section 504.202, regardless of whether the deceased spouse was issued plates under that section. (g) If the owner of a motor vehicle for which a specialty license plate is issued disposes of the vehicle or for any reason ceases to be eligible for that specialty license plate, the owner shall return the specialty license plate to the department. 3401), Sec. 504.320. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LICENSE PLATES. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Texas Music." There was something left out of the legislation that created a loophole where you technically don't need a front plate this year (2012) but try explaining that to someone writing you a ticket. Sec. (d) To be eligible for transfer, license plates must be appropriate for the class of vehicle to which the plates are being transferred. September 1, 2021. 504.635. [RELATED: Ask 2: Can I put my license plate on my windshield?]. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Just imagine how much the state can save by eliminating millions of front metal license plates. Sec. A person may not be issued more than one set of the license plates at a time. 2, eff. September 1, 2021. September 1, 2019. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 2357), Sec. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Prisoner of War Medal emblem and must include the words "Prisoner of War Medal" at the bottom of each plate. 1296 (H.B. (d) To promote highway safety, each license plate shall be made with a reflectorized material that provides effective and dependable brightness for the period for which the plate is issued. (b) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. There are many people who don't. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Texas Aerospace Commission. 11.01, eff. 1296 (H.B. January 1, 2012. which was filed on January 7th, 2019 by Rep. King of Canada, Texas, a 2012 study conducted, slightly ironically, by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Johannah Grenaway Hair, 746 (H.B. (a) Unless expressly provided by this subchapter or department rule: (1) the department shall design specialty license plates for the military; and. (b) License plates issued under this section must include the words "Desert Shield/Storm/Provide Comfort" and bear a depiction of the appropriate medal. (e) The director or the director's designee may refuse to issue a specialty license plate with a design or alphanumeric pattern that the director or designee considers potentially objectionable to one or more members of the public and the director or designee's refusal may not be overturned in the absence of an abuse of discretion. Sec. September 1, 2009. 191), Sec. Title IX Student Defense 2894), Sec. (b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of the volunteer advocate program account in the general revenue fund. If a specialty license plate is personalized, the fee for personalization of the specialty license plate shall be added to the fee for issuance of that specialty license plate. 1296 (H.B. (b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of the trafficked persons program account established under Section 50.0153, Health and Safety Code. (b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of the cancer prevention and research fund established by Section 102.201, Health and Safety Code. 915 (H.B. License plates are required to be uncovered. The license plates must designate the appropriate branch of the United States armed forces. January 1, 2012. (d) The fee required by this section applies to the issuance of license plates for a transferred used vehicle for which the registration and license plates were not transferred under Section 504.901. 12, eff. 2105), Sec. (d) A statement by the veterans county service officer of the county in which a vehicle described by Subsection (c) is registered or by the Department of Veterans Affairs that a vehicle is used exclusively to transport veterans with disabilities without charge is satisfactory proof of eligibility for an organization. 1, eff. (b) The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department shall establish reporting and other mechanisms necessary to ensure that the money is spent for the purpose for which it is dedicated. But not having a front plate is against the law in Texas. 1, eff. 504.3011. 2741), Sec. 1287 (H.B. 24.002(13), eff. September 1, 2011. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 575 (H.B. 1, eff. DESERT SHIELD OR DESERT STORM VETERANS. TEXAS STATE RIFLE ASSOCIATION LICENSE PLATES. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Coast Guard Medal emblem and must include the words "Coast Guard Medal" at the bottom of each plate. 3rd Floor | Kiganjo House | Rose Avenue off Denis Pritt Road | PO Box 50719 00200 | Nairobi, +254 (20) 246 5567 / (20) 269 9936 The license plates must include: (1) the words "U.S. Navy Submarine Service" in red letters at the bottom of each plate; and. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall distribute grants under this section geographically as nearly as possible in proportion to the number of license plates issued under this section in each region of the state. 504.6201. TTI found that front license plates were (1) easier to read in the daylight; (2) helpful in toll billing; (3) aided law enforcement in tracking down violators of the transportation code by way of automatic plate readers; and (4) allowed Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to process and screen vehicles more effectively and quickly. 1142 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 1, eff. 326 (H.B. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. BOY SCOUT LICENSE PLATES. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, not later than September 30, 2021, the comptroller shall eliminate all dedicated accounts established for specialty license plates and shall set aside the balances of those dedicated accounts so that the balances may be appropriated only for the purposes intended as provided by the dedications. Sec. 1296, Sec. It is also a revenue source. (2) "Digital license plate provider" means a person engaged in the business of providing digital license plate hardware and services to vehicle owners, including the sale or lease of and issuance of digital license plates. 1, eff. FIGHT TERRORISM LICENSE PLATES. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) Any motor vehicle other than a vehicle manufactured for off-highway use only is eligible to be issued specialty license plates, provided that the department may vary the design of a license plate to accommodate or reflect its use on a motor vehicle other than a passenger car or light truck. (a) The surviving spouse of a person who would be eligible for a specialty license plate under this subchapter is entitled to continue to register one vehicle under the applicable section as long as the spouse remains unmarried. September 1, 2017. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a-3) The department may contract with the private vendor for the vendor to: (1) host all or some of the specialty license plates on the vendor's website; (2) process the purchase of specialty license plates hosted on the vendor's website and pay any additional transaction cost; and. (b) A veteran of the United States armed forces is entitled to register, for the person's own use, motor vehicles under this section if: (1) the person has suffered, as a result of military service: (A) at least a 50 percent service-connected disability; or. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Reddit. Sec. 1166 (H.B. 1, eff. 460 (S.B. 2, eff. TEXAS COUNCIL OF CHILD WELFARE BOARDS LICENSE PLATES. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 504.654. 432 (S.B. 504.516. (c) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, see other Sec. 2, eff. 178, eff. (2) at the request of the specialty license plate sponsor, an existing specialty license plate created under Subchapters G and I before November 19, 2009. 2075), Sec. 2, eff. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of an account created by the comptroller in the manner provided by Section 504.6012(b). Christian Attorneys, Personal Injury (3) "Practice of optometry" and "practice of therapeutic optometry" have the meanings assigned by Section 351.002, Occupations Code. Sec. This will save Texas approximately $2 million per year in materials cost. 1678), Sec. Thus, the front license plate requirement in Texas. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. The two plate rule was originally created for the purpose of making identification of vehicles and their owners more efficient for automatic plate readers and law enforcement agencies. 2, eff. 965 (H.B. September 1, 2015. 204, eff. However, in his 70+ years in Texas he has never had a car with a front license plate. 1215 (S.B. (b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of an account in the state treasury. 219, eff. September 1, 2005. September 1, 2021. (a) The department may issue specially designed license plates for rental trailers and travel trailers that include, as appropriate, the words "rental trailer" or "travel trailer.". In January of 2012, Texas lawmakers revised the transportation code, once again, to include several new provisions. SECTION ____. 504.948. September 1, 2009. Sec. The department may approve an alternative registration insignia that is compatible with the vehicle's original markings. 24.001(54), eff. Cop gave ticket for tinting and no front license plate. 845 (H.B. 1296, Sec. (c) A person issued specialty license plates under this section shall be issued one set of the license plates without payment of the registration fee required under Chapter 502. 642 (S.B. Pickett, in what could be described as a thinly-veiled effort to minimize his gaffe, was quoted as saying It doesnt matter if theres a fine or not, its still illegal, and youll still be pulled over. However, the problem with Picketts analysis lies in the fact that, without a clearly defined punishment range, it is impossible to know what level of offense is alleged to have been committed. (p) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Prisoner of War Medal. 208, eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 504.318. The license plates must include the words "Legion of Valor.". January 1, 2012. Sec. (b) A person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway during a registration period a road tractor, motorcycle, trailer, or semitrailer that does not display a license plate that: (1) has been assigned by the department for the period; and. If the public entity has not created a venue project fund, funds distributed to a public entity under this section must first be used to retire any public debt incurred by the public entity in the construction or acquisition of the facility in which the professional sports team plays its home games. 504.001. 504.406. (2) in a combat zone in the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on July 1, 1958, and ending on March 28, 1973, and who received the Vietnam Service Medal. September 1, 2021. The money: (1) shall be allocated to students at the college designated on the plates; and. (c) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Ribbon. Maybe theyre from Texas and want to represent their home state, or maybe theyve just moved to Texas and need to get new plates. COLLEGIATE LICENSE PLATES. Your restyled hair will be the same length as the one-time $55 fee charged when you purchased it. FORESTRY VEHICLES. 82, eff. (d) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that the license plate was produced pursuant to a licensing agreement with the department. Money in the account may be used only by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for graduate student assistantships within the Texas Master Gardener program and to support Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's activities related to the Texas Master Gardener program. 247(9), eff. In this subsection, "podiatry" has the meaning assigned by Section 681.001. January 1, 2016. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 504.802. Yes, front-mount license plates can mess up the sleek styling of modern cars, but theyve been proven time and again to help law enforcement. Its highly doubtful this bill will go anywhere, but its always nice to see blatant examples of big money influencing lawmakers on ridiculous subjects. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 504.801. Sec. 1290 (H.B. The license plates must include the words "Enduring Freedom. September 1, 2021. Prior to House Bill 3927, which passed this legislative session, we were specifically prohibited by statute from denying a licensed dealer access to the system to print temporary tags. September 1, 2011. IN GOD WE TRUST LICENSE PLATES. (2) the private vendor to market and sell a specialty license plate with a design or color combination that is inconsistent with the design or color combination specified by that section. Sec. (b) The license plates must include the words "Antique Auto," "Antique Truck," "Antique Motorcycle," "Antique Bus," or "Military Vehicle," as appropriate. Lot of 3 Texas optional flat license plates Expired 3+ years, T-NEL, Texas Pride . We'll leave the opinions about whether cars should be saddled with front license plates to the comments sectionthat said but we would like to to conclude by pointing something out to Representative King. The changing face of Chinatown: Could new, trendy restaurants replace beloved institutions? At KPRC 2, were dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. (ii) has a body constructed from materials not original to the vehicle. 223 (H.B. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 3.05, eff. (c) In this section, "county judge" means the judge of the county court established by Section 15, Article V, Texas Constitution. 2700), Sec. (a) The department has sole control over the design, typeface, color, and alphanumeric pattern for all license plates. (b) License plates issued under this section must include the words "Vietnam Veteran" and bear a depiction of the appropriate medal. 1488), Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates including the words "Read to Succeed." (2) of each fee received under this subchapter, the department shall use $8 to defray its administrative costs in complying with this subchapter. (a) The department shall issue El Paso Mission Valley specialty license plates. ALAMO LICENSE PLATES. 247(15), eff. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 223 (H.B. 6, eff. 4, eff. Sec. January 1, 2012. 1, eff. (a) In a contract under Section 504.851, the department may not: (1) unreasonably disapprove or limit any aspect of a private vendor's marketing and sales plan; (2) unreasonably interfere with the selection, assignment, or management by the private vendor of the private vendor's employees, agents, or subcontractors; or. MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING LICENSE PLATES. 673 (H.B. 1081), Sec. Netgear Nighthawk X4s, Although it is not illegal to have a front plate, drivers vision may be impaired by the placement of the front plate. 1296 (H.B. SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS LICENSE PLATES. Sec. 2, see other Sec. 1296 (H.B. Money deposited to the credit of the volunteer advocate program account may be used only by the Health and Human Services Commission to fund a contract entered into by the commission under Section 264.602, Family Code. Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.663 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 504.152. (b) If a private vendor contracts to market and sell souvenir license plates, specialty license plates, or souvenir or specialty license plates personalized under Section 504.102, the initial term of the contract shall be for at least five years from the effective date of the contract. The U.S. state of California first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1905. Close. 502) has been introduced in Texas to require the display of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all passenger vehicles with an additional $50 annual fee. Front license plates in Texas could soon be a thing of the past if legislation recently filed in the Texas Senate makes its way into law. 21.001(107), eff. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LICENSE PLATES. Sec. 35, eff. 504.008. 79, eff. 1290, Sec. The contract may provide, with the agreement of the department and the private vendor, a second term at least equal in length to the initial term of the contract. Sec. SPECIALTY AND PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATES ISSUED BEFORE NOVEMBER 19, 2009. January 1, 2012. Transferred, redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 504.103 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. License plates issued under this section must include the words "Honorary Consul.". 27.001(103), eff. 2854), Sec. Officials of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles are trying to close a loophole in their temporary license plate registration system thats allowed fraudsters to illegally print and sell temporary tags. All rights reserved. 35, eff. His proposal is officially called House Bill 673, filed back on January 7. (o) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Navy and Marine Corps Medal. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1273), Sec. (2) the applicant executes a statement attesting to the person's disability before the county assessor-collector. Sec. (b) An application for license plates under this section must be accompanied by a written statement acknowledged by the administrator or manager of the institution, facility, or retirement community certifying that the institution, facility, or retirement community regularly transports, as a part of the services that the institution, facility, or retirement community provides, one or more eligible persons who reside in the institution, facility, or retirement community.
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