Placards are often issued to those who display disabled parking license plates. Many choose at least one placard. The proof may be a notarized form from the applicant's physician or a written prescription clearly defining the nature of the disability. The tax office will work with customers and their physicians' offices to minimize the inconvenience of implementing this new law. Once a person provides proof of permanent disability, he or she will not be required to provide it again.
Placards expire four years from the date of issuance.
In the near future new placards will be developed showing the month and year of expiration. Holograms appear on the back of new placards in an effort to prevent unlawful reproductions. Contact the Travis County Tax Office or the Texas Department of Transportation for more information and assistance.