TITLE: Relating to a statement on a temporary tag warning against unauthorized reproduction, purchase, use, or sale of the tag.

SUMMARY: Relating to a statement on a temporary tag warning against unauthorized reproduction, purchase, use, or sale of the tag.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to a statement on a temporary tag warning against unauthorized reproduction, purchase, use, or sale of the tag. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 503.062, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subsection (d-1) to read as follows: (d-1) A temporary tag issued under this section must include the statement "WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION, PURCHASE, USE, OR SALE OF A TEMPORARY TAG IS AN OFFENSE." SECTION 2. Section 503.0625, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subsection (e-1) to read as follows: (e-1) A temporary tag issued under this section must include the statement "WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION, PURCHASE, USE, OR SALE OF A TEMPORARY TAG IS AN OFFENSE." SECTION 3. Section 503.063, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subsection (e-1) to read as follows: (e-1) A temporary tag issued under this section must include the statement "WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION, PURCHASE, USE, OR SALE OF A TEMPORARY TAG IS AN OFFENSE." SECTION 4. Sections 503.062(d-1), 503.0625(e-1), and 503.063(e-1), Transportation Code, as added by this Act, apply only to a temporary tag issued on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 5. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.