reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.661. Marine Conservation License Plates

Sec. 504.661.  MARINE CONSERVATION LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs in accordance with Section 504.801, the remainder of the fees allocated under Section 504.801(e)(2)(A) from the sale of Marine Conservation plates shall be deposited to the credit of an account in the state treasury to be used by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to support the activities of Coastal Conservation Association Texas in the conservation of marine resources.
(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.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 397 (H.B. 1749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.660 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(53), eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.662. Support Adoption License Plates

Sec. 504.662.  SUPPORT ADOPTION LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specially designed license plates that include the words "Support Adoption."  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the attorney general.
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the department shall deposit the remainder of the fee for issuance of license plates under this section in the state treasury to the credit of the Support Adoption account established by Section 402.036, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 63 (S.B. 257), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 977 (S.B. 2376), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.663. Big Brothers Big Sisters License Plates

Sec. 504.663.  BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LICENSE PLATES.  (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates in recognition of the mentoring efforts of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America organizations operating in this state. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with a representative from a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America organization operating in this state and the attorney general.
(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.  Money deposited to the credit of the Specialty License Plates General Account under this section may be used only by the attorney general to provide grants to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America organizations operating in this state.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 81, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.664. Foundation School Program License Plates

Sec. 504.664.  FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specially designed license plates to benefit the Foundation School Program.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Texas Education Agency.
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the department shall deposit the remainder of the fee for issuance of license plates under this section to the credit of the foundation school fund.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (H.B. 3677), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.663 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(56), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.665. Alamo License Plates

Sec. 504.665.  ALAMO LICENSE PLATES.  (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the image of the Alamo and the word "Remember" at the bottom of each plate.
(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).  Money deposited to that account may be used only by the General Land Office as follows:
(1)  75 percent of the money shall be used for the preservation of the Alamo; and
(2)  25 percent of the money shall be used to enhance the Alamo visitor experience or to fund education programs about the Alamo.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 698 (H.B. 830), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2016.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.666. K9s4cops License Plates

Sec. 504.666.  K9S4COPS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue K9s4COPs specialty license plates.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with K9s4COPs.
(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 general revenue fund to be used only by the office of the governor in making grants to nonprofit organizations for the purpose of funding the purchase of police dogs by law enforcement agencies.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 942 (H.B. 4099), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2016.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.649 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(55), eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.6661. K9s4kids License Plates

Sec. 504.6661.  K9S4KIDS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue K9s4KIDs specialty license plates.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with K9s4KIDs.
(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 general revenue fund to be used only by the Texas Education Agency in making grants to nonprofit organizations for the purpose of funding the purchase of police dogs by a public or private primary or secondary school or by an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 893 (H.B. 5135), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.667. Texas Medical Center License Plates

Sec. 504.667.  TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue Texas Medical Center specialty license plates.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with Texas Medical Center.
(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).  Money deposited to that account may be used only by the comptroller to provide grants to benefit Texas Medical Center and member institutions of Texas Medical Center.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 41 (S.B. 742), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.665 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(56), eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.668. In God We Trust License Plates

Sec. 504.668.  IN GOD WE TRUST LICENSE PLATES. (a) The department shall issue specially designed license plates that include the words "In God We Trust."
(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 general revenue fund and may be appropriated only to the Texas Veterans Commission.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 454 (H.B. 315), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2016.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.665 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(57), eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.669. Back the Blue License Plates

Sec. 504.669.  BACK THE BLUE LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include a thin blue line and the words "Back the Blue."
(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).  Money deposited to that account may be used only by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to provide financial assistance to survivors of peace officers under Chapter 615, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 116 (H.B. 263), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.668 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 21.001(65), eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.670. Blessed Are the Peacemakers License Plates

Sec. 504.670.  BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS LICENSE PLATES.  (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the image of the United States flag printed in black and white with a blue stripe crossing beneath the field of stars and the words "Blessed are the Peacemakers" at the bottom of each plate.
(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).  Money deposited to that account may be used only by the State Preservation Board to maintain the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument under Section 3105.004, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1003 (H.B. 1256), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.668 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 21.001(66), eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.671. F-35 Fighter Jet License Plates

Sec. 504.671.  F-35 FIGHTER JET LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the image of an F-35 fighter jet and the words "The Sound of Freedom."
(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 general revenue fund.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 68 (S.B. 240), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.672. Register to Vote License Plates

Sec. 504.672.  REGISTER TO VOTE LICENSE PLATES.  (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Register to Vote."
(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).  Money deposited to that account may be used only by the secretary of state for Project V.O.T.E. or a successor voter education program administered by the office of the secretary of state.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 480 (H.B. 1130), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.671 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(108), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.673. Sickle Cell Disease Awareness License Plates

Sec. 504.673.  SICKLE CELL DISEASE AWARENESS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Sickle Cell Matters" and an image of the burgundy sickle cell ribbon.  The department shall design the plates in consultation with the Sickle Cell Association of Houston.
(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).  Money deposited to that account may be used only by Texas Southern University to make grants to a nonprofit organization that has a history of providing services to persons with sickle cell disease for the purpose of providing those services.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 888 (H.B. 3394), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.671 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(109), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.674. Keep Austin Weird License Plates

Sec. 504.674.  KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Keep Austin Weird."
(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 general revenue fund.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 989 (S.B. 1271), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.671 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(110), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.675. Stop Human Trafficking License Plates

Text of section as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 704 (H.B. 2633), Sec. 9
For text of section as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 286 (H.B. 4080), Sec. 1, see other Sec. 504.675.
For text of section as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 673 (H.B. 1863), Sec. 1, see other Sec. 504.675.
For text of section as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 870 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 1, see other Sec. 504.675.
Sec. 504.675.  STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates to support the trafficked persons program account established under Section 50.0153, Health and Safety Code.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with an organization involved in the support and recovery of human trafficking victims.
(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.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 704 (H.B. 2633), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.676. Autism Awareness License Plates

Sec. 504.676.  AUTISM AWARENESS LICENSE PLATES.  (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Autism Awareness." The department shall design the plates in consultation with a representative of the Hope for Three nonprofit organization.
(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). Money deposited to that account may be used only by the trusteed programs within the office of the governor to make grants to a nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to create awareness about and provide support to families living with autism spectrum disorder, to be used by that organization for that purpose.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 286 (H.B. 4080), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.675 by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.001(57), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.677. Make-a-Wish License Plates

Sec. 504.677.  MAKE-A-WISH LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Make-A-Wish" and an image of the blue Make-A-Wish logo.  The department shall design the plates in consultation with the Central and South Texas chapter of Make-A-Wish.
(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).  Money deposited to that account may be used only by the Health and Human Services Commission to make grants to a nonprofit organization that has a history of providing services to children diagnosed with a critical illness for the purpose of providing those services.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 673 (H.B. 1863), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.675 by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.001(58), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.678. Family First License Plates

Sec. 504.678.  FAMILY FIRST LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Family First."  The department shall design the plates in consultation with a representative of the Family First nonprofit organization.
(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).  Money deposited to that account may be used only by the Texas Education Agency to make grants to a nonprofit organization with chapters operating in schools in this state whose primary purpose is promoting the importance of fatherhood.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 870 (S.B. 1123), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.675 by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.001(59), eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.679. Veterans Exposed to Open Burn Pits

Text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 128 (H.B. 1315), Sec. 3
For text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 714 (H.B. 2323), Sec. 1, see other Sec. 504.679.
Sec. 504.679.  VETERANS EXPOSED TO OPEN BURN PITS.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates to honor members of the United States armed forces who were exposed to open burn pits during their military service.  The license plates must include:
(1)  the words "Burn Pits 360 Veterans Organization"; and
(2)  a depiction of the Burn Pits 360 nonprofit organization logo.
(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 open burn pit registry fund established under Section 99.008, Health and Safety Code.
(c)  Section 504.702 does not apply to a specialty license plate issued under this section.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 128 (H.B. 1315), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.679. Texas, Our Texas License Plates

Text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 714 (H.B. 2323), Sec. 1
For text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 128 (H.B. 1315), Sec. 3, see other Sec. 504.679.
Sec. 504.679.  TEXAS, OUR TEXAS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates designed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the writing of the state song, "Texas, Our Texas," that include the words "Texas, Our Texas" and the dates "1924-2024."
(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 general revenue fund.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 714 (H.B. 2323), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2024.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.680. Sheriffs' Association of Texas License Plate

Text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 110 (S.B. 2221), Sec. 1
For text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 478 (H.B. 628), Sec. 1, see other Sec. 504.680.
Sec. 504.680.  SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS LICENSE PLATE.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates to honor the personnel of sheriff's offices.  The license plates must include:
(1)  the words "Support Your Sheriff's Office"; and
(2)  a depiction of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas logo.
(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).  Money deposited to that account may be used only by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to make grants to a nonprofit organization that has a history of promoting the training, retention, and professionalism of sheriff's deputies, county jail employees, emergency service center employees, or other positions and offices administered by a sheriff.
(c)  Section 504.702 does not apply to a specialty license plate issued under this section.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 110 (S.B. 2221), Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.680. Fallen Law Enforcement Officer License Plates

Text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 478 (H.B. 628), Sec. 1
For text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 110 (S.B. 2221), Sec. 1, see other Sec. 504.680.
Sec. 504.680.  FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER LICENSE PLATES.  (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The license plates must include:
(1)  the words "A Hero Remembered Never Dies";
(2)  the words "Honoring Law Enforcement"; and
(3)  a depiction of a badge covered by a black mourning band.
(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). Money deposited to that account may be used only by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to provide financial assistance to surviving family members of peace officers killed in the line of duty under Chapter 615, Government Code.
(c)  Section 504.702 does not apply to a specialty license plate issued under this section.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 478 (H.B. 628), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter H. Administrative Provisions Relating to Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.702. Specialty License Plates Authorized After January 1, 1999

Sec. 504.702.  SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES AUTHORIZED AFTER JANUARY 1, 1999.  (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.
(b)  The department may manufacture the specialty license plates only if a request for manufacture of the license plates is filed with the department.  The request must be:
(1)  made in a manner prescribed by the department;
(2)  filed before the fifth anniversary of the effective date of the law that authorizes the issuance of the specialty license plates; and
(3)  accompanied by  a deposit of $8,000.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296, Sec. 247(21), eff. January 1, 2012.
(d)  If a request is not filed with the department before the date specified by Subsection (b)(2), the law that authorizes the issuance of the specialty license plates expires on that date.
(e)  The department may issue license plates under:
(1)  Section 504.614 for a particular professional sports team only if $8,000 has been deposited with the department for that sports team; or
(2)  Section 504.615 for a particular institution of higher education or private college or university only if $8,000 has been deposited with the department for that institution, college, or university.
(f)  Money deposited with the department under Subsection (b)(3) or (e) shall be returned by the department to the person who made the deposit after 800 sets of plates have been issued.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 729 (H.B. 2627), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 211, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 247(21), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter I. Development of New Specialty License Plates › Section 504.802. Marketing and Sale by Private Vendor of Specialty License Plates

Sec. 504.802.  MARKETING AND SALE BY PRIVATE VENDOR OF SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  A sponsor of a specialty license plate created under this subchapter may contract with the private vendor authorized under Subchapter J for the marketing and sale of the specialty license plate.
(b)  The fee for issuance of a specialty license plate described by Subsection (a) is the amount established under Section 504.851(c).
(c)  Notwithstanding any other law, from each fee received from the issuance of a specialty license plate marketed and sold by the private vendor under this section, the department shall:
(1)  deduct the administrative costs described by Section 504.801(e)(1);
(2)  deposit the portion of the fee for the sale of the plate that the state would ordinarily receive under the contract described by Section 504.851(a) to the credit of:
(A)  the specialty license plate fund, if the sponsor nominated a state agency to receive the funds;
(B)  the general revenue fund, if the sponsor did not nominate a state agency to receive the funds or if there is no sponsor; or
(C)  for a license plate issued under Section 504.614, the public entity that provides or provided funds for the professional sports team's facility; and
(3)  pay to the private vendor the remainder of the fee.
(d)  A sponsor of a specialty license plate may reestablish its specialty license plate under Sections 504.601 and 504.702 and be credited its previous deposit with the department if a contract entered into by the sponsor under Subsection (a) terminates.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1381 (S.B. 1616), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 213, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 214, eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter J. Marketing of Specialty Plates Through Private Vendor › Section 504.852. Contract Limitations

Sec. 504.852.  CONTRACT LIMITATIONS.  (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
(3)  require a private vendor to market and sell souvenir license plates, specialty license plates, or souvenir or specialty license plates personalized under Section 504.102.
(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 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.
(c)  Notwithstanding Subsection (b), a private vendor may not market and sell souvenir license plates, specialty license plates, or souvenir or specialty license plates personalized under Section 504.102 that compete directly for sales with another specialty license plate issued under this chapter unless the department and the sponsoring agency or organization of the other license plate approve.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 754 (H.B. 2894), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter J. Marketing of Specialty Plates Through Private Vendor › Section 504.853. Specialty and Personalized License Plates Issued Before November 19, 2009

Sec. 504.853.  SPECIALTY AND PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATES ISSUED BEFORE NOVEMBER 19, 2009.  (a)  A specialty or personalized license plate issued before November 19, 2009, may be issued for a subsequent registration period only if the applicant submits an application and pays the required fee for the applicable registration period.  A person who is issued a personalized license plate has first priority on that license plate for each subsequent registration period for which the person submits a new application for that plate.
(b)  Unless the board by rule adopts a higher fee or the license plate is not renewed annually, the fee for issuance of a license plate issued before November 19, 2009, is:
(1)  the fee provided for in Section 504.601 for a specialty license plate; and
(2)  $40 for a personalized license plate.
(c)  A person who is issued a specialty or personalized license plate by the department before November 19, 2009, may:
(1)  submit an application for the plate under Subsection (a) and pay the required fee for each subsequent registration period under Subsection (b); or
(2)  purchase through the private vendor a license to display the alphanumeric pattern on a license plate for any term allowed by law.
(d)  The department may not issue a replacement set of personalized license plates to the same person before the period set by rule unless the applicant for issuance of replacement plates pays an additional fee of $30.
(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
(2)  the remainder shall be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1381 (S.B. 1616), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 217, eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter J. Marketing of Specialty Plates Through Private Vendor › Section 504.854. Auction

Sec. 504.854.  AUCTION.  (a)  The board by rule may provide for the private vendor to:
(1)  sell at auction a license to display a unique alphanumeric pattern on a license plate for a period set by board rule;
(2)  reserve an unissued alphanumeric pattern from the department for purposes of auctioning a license to display the pattern for a period set by board rule; and
(3)  purchase from a customer an unexpired license to display an alphanumeric pattern for purposes of auction by the vendor.
(b)  A license to display an alphanumeric pattern purchased under this section may be transferred to another person without payment of the fee provided by Section 504.855.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296, Sec. 247(23), eff. January 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1381 (S.B. 1616), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 218, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 247(23), eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter J. Marketing of Specialty Plates Through Private Vendor › Section 504.855. Transferability of Certain Patterns

Sec. 504.855.  TRANSFERABILITY OF CERTAIN PATTERNS.  The board by rule may:
(1)  authorize a person who purchases a license to display an alphanumeric pattern for a period of five years or more to transfer the license; and
(2)  establish a transfer fee to be distributed in accordance with the contract with the private vendor.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 219, eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter K. Transfer and Removal of License Plates › Section 504.901. Transfer and Removal of License Plates

Text of section effective until July 01, 2025
Sec. 504.901.  TRANSFER AND REMOVAL OF LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  On the sale or transfer of a motor vehicle to a dealer who holds a general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, the dealer shall remove each license plate issued for the motor vehicle. A person may use the license plates removed from a motor vehicle on a new motor vehicle purchased from a dealer after the person obtains the department's approval of a title and registration application.
(b)  On the sale or transfer of a motor vehicle to a person who does not hold a general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, the seller may remove each license plate issued for the motor vehicle.  The license plates may be transferred to another vehicle titled in the seller's name if the seller obtains:
(1)  the department's approval of an application to transfer the license plates; and
(2)  a new registration insignia for the motor vehicle.
(c)  A license plate removed from a motor vehicle that is not transferred to another motor vehicle must be disposed of in a manner specified by the department.
(d)  To be eligible for transfer, license plates must be appropriate for the class of vehicle to which the plates are being transferred.
(e)  This section applies only to:
(1)  a passenger vehicle with a gross weight of 6,000 pounds or less; and
(2)  a light truck with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or less.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 220, eff. January 1, 2012.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 82, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (H.B. 718), Sec. 27, eff. July 1, 2025.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (H.B. 718), Sec. 32(10), eff. July 1, 2025.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter K. Transfer and Removal of License Plates › Section 504.901. Transfer of License Plates

Text of section effective on July 01, 2025
Sec. 504.901.  TRANSFER OF LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  On the sale or transfer of a motor vehicle to a dealer who holds a general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, the dealer shall remove each license plate issued for the motor vehicle. Each license plate issued for the motor vehicle shall be assigned to a subsequent purchaser of the motor vehicle at retail sale as required by Section 503.063.
(b)  On the sale or transfer of a motor vehicle to a person who does not hold a general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, each license plate issued for the motor vehicle shall remain with the motor vehicle.
(b-1)  The purchaser of a motor vehicle may request replacement license plates under Section 504.007.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (H.B. 718), Sec. 32(10), eff. July 1, 2025.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (H.B. 718), Sec. 32(10), eff. July 1, 2025.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (H.B. 718), Sec. 32(10), eff. July 1, 2025.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 220, eff. January 1, 2012.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (H.B. 718), Sec. 27, eff. July 1, 2025.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (H.B. 718), Sec. 28, eff. July 1, 2025.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (H.B. 718), Sec. 32(10), eff. July 1, 2025.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter L. Offenses and Penalties › Section 504.941. Antique Vehicles; Offense

Sec. 504.941.  ANTIQUE VEHICLES; OFFENSE. (a) A person who violates Section 504.502 commits an offense.  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $5 or more than $200.
(b)  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that at the time of the offense the vehicle was en route to or from a location for the purpose of routine maintenance of the vehicle.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 221, eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter L. Offenses and Penalties › Section 504.942. Log Loader Vehicles; Penalties

Sec. 504.942.  LOG LOADER VEHICLES; PENALTIES.  A vehicle operated in violation of Section 504.506 is considered to be operated or moved while unregistered and is immediately subject to the applicable fees and penalties prescribed by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 221, eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter L. Offenses and Penalties › Section 504.943. Operation of Vehicle Without License Plate

Sec. 504.943.  OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT LICENSE PLATE.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway, during a registration period, a motor vehicle that does not display two license plates that:
(1)  have been assigned by the department for the period; and
(2)  comply with department rules regarding the placement of license plates.
(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
(2)  complies with department rules regarding the placement of license plates.
(c)  This section does not apply to a dealer operating a vehicle as provided by law.
(d)  A court may dismiss a charge brought under Subsection (a)(1) if the defendant:
(1)  remedies the defect before the defendant's first court appearance; and
(2)  pays a reimbursement fee not to exceed $10.
(e)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 221, eff. January 1, 2012.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 260 (H.B. 625), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 2.65, eff. January 1, 2020.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 919 (S.B. 1923), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter L. Offenses and Penalties › Section 504.944. Operation of Vehicle With Wrong License Plate

Sec. 504.944.  OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITH WRONG LICENSE PLATE.   A person commits an offense if the person operates, or as the owner permits another to operate, on a public highway a motor vehicle that has attached to it a number plate or registration insignia issued for a different vehicle.  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 502.408 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 222, eff. January 1, 2012.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter L. Offenses and Penalties › Section 504.946. Deceptively Similar License Plate

Sec. 504.946.  DECEPTIVELY SIMILAR LICENSE PLATE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person:
(1)  manufactures, sells, or possesses a license plate deceptively similar to a license plate issued by the department; or
(2)  makes a copy or likeness of a license plate deceptively similar to a license plate issued by the department with intent to sell the copy or likeness.
(b)  For the purposes of this section, a license plate is deceptively similar to a license plate issued by the department if it is not prescribed by the department but a reasonable person would presume that it was prescribed by the department.
(c)  A district or county court, on application of the attorney general or of the district attorney or prosecuting attorney performing the duties of the district attorney for the district in which the court is located, may enjoin a violation or threatened violation of this section on a showing that a violation has occurred or is likely to occur.
(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.
(e)  An offense under this section is:
(1)  a felony of the third degree if the person manufactures or sells a deceptively similar license plate; or
(2)  a Class C misdemeanor if the person possesses a deceptively similar license plate, except that the offense is a Class B misdemeanor if the person has previously been convicted of an offense under this subdivision.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 84, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter L. Offenses and Penalties › Section 504.9465. License Plate Flipper; Offense

Sec. 504.9465.  LICENSE PLATE FLIPPER; OFFENSE.  (a)  In this section, "license plate flipper" means a manual, electronic, or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle and:
(1)  switch between two or more license plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the license plate displayed on the operator's vehicle; or
(2)  hide a license plate from view by flipping the license plate so that the license plate number is not visible.
(b)  A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence purchases or possesses a license plate flipper.  An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.
(c)  A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence manufactures, sells, offers to sell, or otherwise distributes a license plate flipper.  An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (S.B. 1757), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.946 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(57), eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter L. Offenses and Penalties › Section 504.948. General Penalty

Sec. 504.948.  GENERAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates a provision of this chapter and no other penalty is prescribed for the violation.
(b)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $5 or more than $200.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 84, eff. June 14, 2013.