Lone star precedes last four digits this year only. Serial letters used on Texas plates for the second time, in place of the hundred thousands digit. Plates with a letter prefix have a smaller star. Exempt plates introduced for government vehicles. The depression caused the state to extend the expiration of 1932 plates to April 1, 1933.
Early plates have a thicker die style.
Farm plates introduced. Production of plates began at the State Prison at Huntsville. The facility has since moved to a different prison just outside of Huntsville. State Official plates first issued. At some point late in the numbering, the dies for the number 4 change.