While the office does not keep an account of how many special plates are sold each year, Kennedy estimates five to 10 annually. Kennedy also said plates, boosting colleges and universities are available, though they do not sell a lot of them. Special plates and personalized plates cost more than the basic vehicle registration, Kennedy explained. There are different amounts for different ones. They can also be personalized.
Collegiate plates are a little more expensive.
Those seeking personalized plates fill out an application requesting the plates and mail it to TxDOT, she said. The returned plates come to her office where vehicle owners pick them up. You have to pay your specialized fee prior to paying your registration. Vehicle owners are notified by TxDOT's Austin office when the specialized fees are due, then when that fee is paid, regular renewal notices are sent, she said.