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2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter C. License Plates for Vehicles Used by Persons With Disabilities › Section 504.204. Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Sec. 504.204.  PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING.  (a)  In this section, "deaf" and "hard of hearing" have the meanings assigned by Section 81.001, Human Resources Code.
(b)  The department shall design and issue specialty license plates for a motor vehicle that is regularly operated by a person who is deaf or hard of hearing.  A license plate issued under this section must include an emblem indicating that the person operating the vehicle is deaf or hard of hearing.
(c)  The initial application for specialty license plates under this section must be accompanied by a written statement from a physician who is licensed to practice medicine in this state or in a state adjacent to this state or who is authorized by applicable law to practice medicine in a hospital or other health facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs.  The statement must certify that the person making the application is deaf or hard of hearing.
(d)  The fee for a set of license plates issued under this section is $8.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 642 (S.B. 1987), 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 C. License Plates for Vehicles Used by Persons With Disabilities › Section 504.205. Information Provided With Plates

Sec. 504.205.  INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH PLATES.  The department shall include with each set of specialty license plates issued under this subchapter a document that provides:
(1)  information on laws governing parking for persons with disabilities; and
(2)  instructions for reporting alleged violations of Chapter 681.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 3163), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.301. Provisions Generally Applicable to Military Specialty License Plates

Sec. 504.301.  PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO MILITARY SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES.  (a) Unless expressly provided by this subchapter or department rule:
(1)  the department shall design specialty license plates for the military; and
(2)  a person is not eligible to be issued a specialty license plate under this subchapter if the person was discharged from the armed forces under conditions less than honorable.
(b)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, the department may design the wording on a specialty license plate authorized by this subchapter to enhance the legibility and reflectivity of the license plate.
(c)  Section 504.702 does not apply to a specialty license plate issued under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 180, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 223 (H.B. 120), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.3011. Design of Certain License Plates for the Military

Sec. 504.3011.  DESIGN OF CERTAIN LICENSE PLATES FOR THE MILITARY.   The department shall design military license plates that:
(1)  bear a color depiction of the emblem of the appropriate branch of the United States armed forces or a color depiction of the appropriate medal as provided by the United States Department of Defense; and
(2)  include the words "Honorably Discharged" for license plates issued to former members of the United States armed forces.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 11.01, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 181, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.3015. Fees for Military Specialty License Plates

Sec. 504.3015.  FEES FOR MILITARY SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  A person applying for a set of license plates under this subchapter shall pay the registration fee required under Chapter 502 and the applicable special plate fee required under this section, except that one set of license plates shall be issued without the payment of the registration fee under:
(1)  Section 504.308;
(2)  Section 504.310(b);
(3)  Section 504.315, other than Subsections (c) and (q) of that section; and
(4)  Section 504.319.
(b)  The fee for the issuance of one set of specialty license plates issued under Section 504.315(d) or (g) is $3.  There is no additional fee for a specialty license plate issued under another provision of this subchapter.
(c)  A surviving spouse applying for a set of license plates under Section 504.302 shall pay the fees required for the type of license plate for which the surviving spouse is eligible.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 223 (H.B. 120), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 432 (S.B. 563), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 716 (H.B. 1273), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (S.B. 1371), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 67 (S.B. 225), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.302. Surviving Spouses of Certain Military Veterans

Sec. 504.302.  SURVIVING SPOUSES OF CERTAIN MILITARY VETERANS.  (a)  The surviving spouse of a person who would be eligible for a specialty license plate under this subchapter is entitled to continue to register one vehicle under the applicable section as long as the spouse remains unmarried.
(a-1)  The surviving spouse of a person who would be eligible for a specialty license plate under Section 504.308, 504.310, 504.315, 504.316, or 504.319 is entitled to register one vehicle under the applicable section as long as the spouse remains unmarried.
(b)  An applicant under this section must submit proof of the eligibility of the applicant's deceased spouse for the applicable specialty license plate.
(c)  A surviving spouse applying for specialty license plates under this section must submit a written statement that the spouse is unmarried.  If the surviving spouse is applying for Former Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor Survivor, or Purple Heart specialty license plates, the statement must be sworn to by the surviving spouse.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1142 (H.B. 377), Sec. 1, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.303. Members or Former Members of United States Armed Forces

Sec. 504.303.  MEMBERS OR FORMER MEMBERS OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for active or former members of the United States armed forces.  The license plates must designate the appropriate branch of the United States armed forces.
(b)  The department shall include the word "Retired" for license plates issued to retired members of the United States armed forces.
(c)  Satisfactory proof of eligibility for a license plate issued under this section to a retired member of the United States armed forces may be demonstrated by:
(1)  a letter from any branch of the military under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Defense or the United States Department of Homeland Security stating that a retired member has 20 or more years of satisfactory federal service; or
(2)  an identification card issued by any branch of the military under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Defense or the United States Department of Homeland Security indicating that the member is retired.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1206 (S.B. 1376), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 218 (H.B. 789), 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.304. Members of United States Armed Forces Auxiliaries

Sec. 504.304.  MEMBERS OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AUXILIARIES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for members of:
(1)  the United States Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol;
(2)  the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary;  and
(3)  the Marine Corps League or its auxiliary.
(b)  The license plates must include the words "Texas Wing Civil Air Patrol," the words "Coast Guard Auxiliary," or the emblem of the Marine Corps League and the words "Marine Corps League," as applicable.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166, Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2007.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.305. Members of Texas National Guard, State Guard, or United States Armed Forces Reserves

Sec. 504.305.  MEMBERS OF TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD, STATE GUARD, OR UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES RESERVES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for:
(1)  active members of the Texas National Guard or Texas State Guard;
(2)  retired members of the Texas National Guard or Texas State Guard; and
(3)  members of a reserve component of the United States armed forces.
(b)  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the adjutant general.  The license plates must include the words "Texas Guard" or "Armed Forces Reserve," as applicable.
(c)  Satisfactory proof of eligibility for a license plate issued under this section to a retired member of the Texas National Guard or Texas State Guard may be demonstrated by:
(1)  a letter from the United States Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, or the Department of the Air Force stating that a retired guard member has 20 or more years of satisfactory federal service; or
(2)  an identification card issued by the United States Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, or the Department of the Air Force indicating that the member is retired.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 218 (H.B. 789), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.306. Members and Former Members of Merchant Marine of the United States

Sec. 504.306.  MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS OF MERCHANT MARINE OF THE UNITED STATES.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for members and former members of the merchant marine of the United States.  The license plates must include the words "Merchant Marine."
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 78, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.307. United States Paratroopers

Sec. 504.307.  UNITED STATES PARATROOPERS.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for active and former members of the United States armed services who have:
(1)  satisfactorily completed the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to an airborne unit or the Airborne Department of the United States Army Infantry School; or
(2)  participated in at least one combat parachute jump.
(b)  The license plates must include:
(1)  a likeness of the parachutist badge authorized by the Department of the Army; and
(2)  the words "U.S. Paratrooper."
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1215 (S.B. 461), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.308. Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Recipients

Sec. 504.308.  DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS MEDAL RECIPIENTS.   The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who have received the Distinguished Flying Cross medal and Distinguished Flying Cross medal with Valor.  The license plates must bear a depiction of the Distinguished Flying Cross medal and the words "Distinguished Flying Cross" at the bottom of each license plate.  License plates issued under this section to recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross medal with Valor that are not personalized must also include the letter "V" as a prefix or suffix to the numerals on each plate.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 958 (S.B. 1944), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1142 (H.B. 377), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.309. Military Academy License Plates

Sec. 504.309.  MILITARY ACADEMY LICENSE PLATES.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who:
(1)  are graduates of:
(A)  the United States Military Academy;
(B)  the United States Naval Academy;
(C)  the United States Air Force Academy;
(D)  the United States Merchant Marine Academy; or
(E)  the United States Coast Guard Academy; and
(2)  are current or former commissioned officers of the United States armed forces.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 397 (S.B. 165), Sec. 1, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.310. World War II Veterans and Certain Medal Recipients

Sec. 504.310.  WORLD WAR II VETERANS AND CERTAIN MEDAL RECIPIENTS.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States or Allied armed forces during World War II.  License plates issued under this subsection must include the words "WWII Veteran."
(b)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Army of Occupation Medal.  License plates issued under this subsection must include the Army of Occupation Medal emblem and must include the words "Army of Occupation Medal" at the bottom of the plate.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 67 (S.B. 225), Sec. 3, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.311. Service in Korea

Sec. 504.311.  SERVICE IN KOREA. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed forces:
(1)  during the period beginning on June 27, 1950, and ending on July 27, 1954, and who received the National Defense Service Medal;
(2)  in a combat zone in Korea during the period beginning on June 27, 1950, and ending on July 27, 1954, and who received the Korean Service Medal; or
(3)  in the Korean Demilitarized Zone beginning on July 28, 1954, and who received the Korean Defense Service Medal.
(b)  License plates issued under this section must include the words "Korea Veteran" and bear a depiction of the appropriate medal.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 716 (H.B. 1273), Sec. 3, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.312. Vietnam Veterans

Sec. 504.312.  VIETNAM VETERANS.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed forces:
(1)  during the period beginning on January 1, 1961, and ending on August 14, 1974, and who received the National Defense Service Medal; or
(2)  in a combat zone in the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on July 1, 1958, and ending on March 28, 1973, and who received the Vietnam Service Medal.
(b)  License plates issued under this section must include the words "Vietnam Veteran" and bear a depiction of the appropriate medal.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 716 (H.B. 1273), Sec. 4, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.313. Desert Shield or Desert Storm Veterans

Sec. 504.313.  DESERT SHIELD OR DESERT STORM VETERANS. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed forces:
(1)  during the period beginning on August 2, 1990, and ending on November 30, 1995, and who received the National Defense Service Medal; or
(2)  in a combat zone in support of Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm during the period beginning on August 2, 1990, and ending on November 30, 1995, and who received the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
(b)  License plates issued under this section must include the words "Desert Shield/Storm/Provide Comfort" and bear a depiction of the appropriate medal.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 716 (H.B. 1273), Sec. 5, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.3135. Operation Iraqi Freedom

Sec. 504.3135.  OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed forces and participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  License plates issued under this section must include the words "Operation Iraqi Freedom."
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 575 (H.B. 1480), Sec. 1(a), eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Transportation Code › Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic › Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles › Chapter 504 - License Plates › Subchapter D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.314. Enduring Freedom Veterans

Sec. 504.314.  ENDURING FREEDOM VETERANS.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services and participated in Operation Enduring Freedom.  The license plates must include the words "Enduring Freedom."
(b)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services and participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.  The license plates must include the words "Enduring Freedom Afghanistan."
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1327 (S.B. 597), Sec. 1, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.316. Legion of Merit Medal Recipients

Sec. 504.316.  LEGION OF MERIT MEDAL RECIPIENTS.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who have received the Legion of Merit medal.  The license plates must include the words "Legion of Merit."
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296, Sec. 247(10), eff. January 1, 2012.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 317 (H.B. 2282), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 247(10), 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.3161. Military Specialty License Plates for Recipients of Certain Military Campaign and Service Awards

Sec. 504.3161.  MILITARY SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN MILITARY CAMPAIGN AND SERVICE AWARDS.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the following military awards that include the name of the award:
(1)  the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal;
(2)  the Armed Forces Service Medal;
(3)  the Navy Expeditionary Medal;
(4)  the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal;
(5)  the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal;
(6)  the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal;
(7)  the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal;
(8)  the Kosovo Campaign Medal;
(9)  the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal;
(10)  the China Service Medal; and
(11)  the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1084 (H.B. 3521), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 651 (S.B. 1806), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 746 (H.B. 819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Reenacted and amended by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 20.005, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.317. Surviving Spouses of Disabled Veterans Specialty License Plates

Sec. 504.317.  SURVIVING SPOUSES OF DISABLED VETERANS SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  In this section, "surviving spouse" means the individual married to a disabled veteran at the time of the veteran's death.
(b)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for surviving spouses of disabled veterans of the United States armed forces.
(b-1)  A person is eligible to receive specialty license plates under this section if the person is the surviving spouse of a person who had been entitled to specialty plates for veterans with disabilities under Section 504.202, regardless of whether the deceased spouse was issued plates under that section.
(c)  A person entitled to specialty license plates under this section may register, for the person's own use, one vehicle without payment of any fee other than the fee for the license plates under Subsection (d).
(d)  The fee for the first set of license plates is $3. There is no fee for each additional set of license plates.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (H.B. 3580), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 183, eff. January 1, 2012.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 941 (H.B. 1678), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 548 (S.B. 441), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1142 (H.B. 377), Sec. 3, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.318. Women Veterans

Sec. 504.318.  WOMEN VETERANS.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for female active or former members of the United States armed forces, Texas National Guard, or Texas State Guard.  The license plates must include the words "Woman Veteran" in red.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1281 (H.B. 1178), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2011.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.317 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(52), 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.319. Defense Superior Service Medal Recipients

Sec. 504.319.  DEFENSE SUPERIOR SERVICE MEDAL RECIPIENTS.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal.  License plates issued under this section must include the words "Defense Superior Service Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 223 (H.B. 120), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2013.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 432 (S.B. 563), Sec. 1, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.320. Recipients of Certain Combat Badges, Medals, or Ribbons

Sec. 504.320.  RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN COMBAT BADGES, MEDALS, OR RIBBONS.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge.  License plates issued under this subsection must include the Combat Action Badge emblem and must include the words "Combat Action Badge" at the bottom of each plate.
(b)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Medal.  License plates issued under this subsection must include the Combat Action Medal emblem and must include the words "Combat Action Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
(c)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Ribbon.  License plates issued under this subsection must include the Combat Action Ribbon emblem and must include the words "Combat Action Ribbon" at the bottom of each plate.
(c-1)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Medical Badge.  License plates issued under this subsection must include the Combat Medical Badge emblem and must include the words "Combat Medical Badge" at the bottom of each plate.
(c-2)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Infantryman Badge.  License plates issued under this subsection must include the Combat Infantryman Badge emblem and must include the words "Combat Infantryman Badge" at the bottom of each plate.
(d)  A specialty license plate issued under this section for a badge or ribbon that may be awarded more than once shall include only the emblem of the first award badge or ribbon.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 708 (H.B. 1128), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2016.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 274 (H.B. 2115), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 274 (H.B. 2115), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 577 (S.B. 769), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 577 (S.B. 769), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 835 (H.B. 2643), 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.322. 36th Infantry Division

Sec. 504.322.  36TH INFANTRY DIVISION.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who have served in the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard. The license plates must include the 36th Infantry Division emblem and must include the words "36th Infantry Division" at the bottom of each plate.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1012 (H.B. 923), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2016.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.320 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(54), 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.323. 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment

Sec. 504.323.  11TH ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who have served in the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army.  The license plates must include the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment emblem and must include the words "11th Armored Cavalry Regiment" at the bottom of each plate.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1085 (H.B. 3567), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.324. Tomb Guard

Sec. 504.324.  TOMB GUARD.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who serve or have served in the Third United States Infantry Regiment as a guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and are awarded the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge.  The license plates must include a likeness of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge and must include the words "Tomb Guard" at the bottom of each plate.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 274 (H.B. 2115), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.323 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 21.001(64), 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.325. Master Army Aviator

Sec. 504.325.  MASTER ARMY AVIATOR.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons awarded the Master Army Aviator Badge.  The license plates must include:
(1)  the words "Master Army Aviator"; and
(2)  a depiction of the Master Army Aviator Badge.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 186 (H.B. 2039), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.326. 173rd Airborne Brigade

Sec. 504.326.  173RD AIRBORNE BRIGADE.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who have served in the 173rd Airborne Brigade of the United States Army.  The license plates must include the 173rd Airborne Brigade emblem and must include the words "173rd Airborne Brigade" at the bottom of each plate.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 128 (H.B. 1656), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.325 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(107), 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.327. Presidential Service Badge

Text of section as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 18 (H.B. 1081), Sec. 2
For text of section as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 130 (H.B. 3401), Sec. 2, see other Sec. 504.327.
For text of section as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 302 (S.B. 791), Sec. 1, see other Sec. 504.327.
For text of section as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326 (H.B. 1936), Sec. 2, see other Sec. 504.327.
Sec. 504.327.  PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE BADGE.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons awarded the Presidential Service Badge.  The license plates must include:
(1)  the words "Presidential Service Badge"; and
(2)  a depiction of the Presidential Service Badge.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 18 (H.B. 1081), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.328. United States Navy Seals

Sec. 504.328.  UNITED STATES NAVY SEALS.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for members of the United States armed services who have been awarded the Special Warfare Insignia.  The license plates must include:
(1)  the words "Navy SEALs"; and
(2)  a depiction of the United States Navy Special Warfare Insignia.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 130 (H.B. 3401), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.327 by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.001(54), 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.329. United States Navy Submarine Service

Sec. 504.329.  UNITED STATES NAVY SUBMARINE SERVICE.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who served on a submarine while in the United States Navy.  The license plates must include:
(1)  the words "U.S. Navy Submarine Service" in red letters at the bottom of each plate; and
(2)  a depiction of the Submarine Warfare insignia on the left side of the plate.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 302 (S.B. 791), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.327 by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.001(55), 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.330. United States Army Special Forces

Sec. 504.330.  UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIAL FORCES.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who serve or have served in the United States armed services and have earned Special Forces qualifications.  The license plates must include:
(1)  the words "Army Special Forces"; and
(2)  a depiction of the United States Army Special Forces shoulder sleeve insignia with the Special Forces Tab.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326 (H.B. 1936), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.327 by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 4595), Sec. 24.001(56), 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.331. Operation Freedom's Sentinel

Text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1050 (S.B. 280), Sec. 3
For text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (H.B. 282), Sec. 2, see other Sec. 504.331.
For text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (H.B. 2503), Sec. 2, see other Sec. 504.331.
Sec. 504.331.  OPERATION FREEDOM'S SENTINEL.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services and participated in Operation Freedom's Sentinel. The license plates must include the words "Freedom's Sentinel."
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1050 (S.B. 280), Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.331. Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal

Text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (H.B. 282), Sec. 2
For text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (H.B. 2503), Sec. 2, see other Sec. 504.331.
For text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1050 (S.B. 280), Sec. 3, see other Sec. 504.331.
Sec. 504.331.  TEXAS HOMELAND DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal.  The license plates must include the Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal emblem and must include the words "Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (H.B. 282), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.331. Texas Humanitarian Service Medal

Text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (H.B. 2503), Sec. 2
For text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (H.B. 282), Sec. 2, see other Sec. 504.331.
For text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1050 (S.B. 280), Sec. 3, see other Sec. 504.331.
Sec. 504.331.  TEXAS HUMANITARIAN SERVICE MEDAL.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Texas Humanitarian Service Medal.  The license plates must include:
(1)  the words "Texas Humanitarian Service Medal"; and
(2)  a depiction of the Texas Humanitarian Service Medal emblem.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (H.B. 2503), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.332. Texas Superior Service Medal

Text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (H.B. 282), Sec. 2
For text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (H.B. 2503), Sec. 2, see other Sec. 504.332.
Sec. 504.332.  TEXAS SUPERIOR SERVICE MEDAL.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Texas Superior Service Medal.  The license plates must include the Texas Superior Service Medal emblem and must include the words "Texas Superior Service Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (H.B. 282), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.332. Federal Humanitarian Service Medal

Text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (H.B. 2503), Sec. 2
For text of section as added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (H.B. 282), Sec. 2, see other Sec. 504.332.
Sec. 504.332.  FEDERAL HUMANITARIAN SERVICE MEDAL.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the federal Humanitarian Service Medal.  The license plates must include:
(1)  the words "Humanitarian Service Medal"; and
(2)  a depiction of the federal Humanitarian Service Medal emblem.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (H.B. 2503), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.333. Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal

Sec. 504.333.  LONE STAR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal.  The license plates must include the Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal emblem and must include the words "Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (H.B. 282), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.334. Texas Outstanding Service Medal

Sec. 504.334.  TEXAS OUTSTANDING SERVICE MEDAL.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Texas Outstanding Service Medal.  The license plates must include the Texas Outstanding Service Medal emblem and must include the words "Texas Outstanding Service Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (H.B. 282), Sec. 2, 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 D. Specialty License Plates for the Military › Section 504.335. Texas Medal of Merit

Sec. 504.335.  TEXAS MEDAL OF MERIT.  The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Texas Medal of Merit.  The license plates must include the Texas Medal of Merit emblem and must include the words "Texas Medal of Merit" at the bottom of each plate.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 385 (H.B. 282), Sec. 2, 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 E. Specialty License Plates With Restricted Distribution › Section 504.400. Fees for Certain Restricted Plates

Sec. 504.400.  FEES FOR CERTAIN RESTRICTED PLATES.  The department shall issue, without charge, not more than three sets of specialty license plates under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 184, 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 E. Specialty License Plates With Restricted Distribution › Section 504.401. State Officials

Sec. 504.401.  STATE OFFICIALS.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates to a state official.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296, Sec. 247(11), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  The registration remains valid until December 31 of each year.
(d)  In this section, "state official" means:
(1)  a member of the legislature;
(2)  the governor;
(3)  the lieutenant governor;
(4)  a justice of the supreme court;
(5)  a judge of the court of criminal appeals;
(6)  the attorney general;
(7)  the commissioner of the General Land Office;
(8)  the comptroller;
(9)  a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas;
(10)  the commissioner of agriculture;
(11)  the secretary of state;  or
(12)  a member of the State Board of Education.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 185, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 247(11), eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1251 (S.B. 1914), Sec. 1, 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 E. Specialty License Plates With Restricted Distribution › Section 504.402. Members of Congress

Sec. 504.402.  MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates to members of congress, which must include the words "U.S. Congress."
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296, Sec. 247(12), eff. January 1, 2012.
(c)  The license plates remain valid until December 31 of each year.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 186, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 247(12), eff. January 1, 2012.