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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 G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.615. Collegiate License Plates

Sec. 504.615.  COLLEGIATE LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the name and insignia of a college.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the applicable college.  The department may issue a license plate under this section only for a college that certifies to the department that the requirements of Section 504.702 are met.
(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.  The money may be used only for:
(1)  scholarships to students who demonstrate a need for financial assistance under Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rule; or
(2)  Texas Public Educational Grants awarded under Subchapter C, Chapter 56, Education Code, if the fee is for the issuance of a license plate for a college described by Subsection (e)(1).
(c)  If the fee is for the issuance of license plates for a college described by Subsection (e)(1), the money:
(1)  shall be deposited to the credit of the institution of higher education designated on the license plates;  and
(2)  is supplementary and is not income for purposes of reducing general revenue appropriations to that institution of higher education.
(d)  If the fee is for the issuance of license plates for a college described by Subsection (e)(2), the money shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.  The money:
(1)  shall be allocated to students at the college designated on the plates;  and
(2)  is in addition to other money that the board may allocate to that college.
(d-1)  If the fee is for the issuance of license plates for a college described by Subsection (e)(3), the money:
(1)  shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; and
(2)  is supplementary and is not income for purposes of reducing general revenue appropriations to that board.
(e)  In this section, "college" means:
(1)  an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code;
(2)  a private college or university described by Section 61.222, Education Code; or
(3)  a college or university that is not located in this state.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1181 (S.B. 1227), Sec. 53, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 205, 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 G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.616. Texas Reads License Plates

Sec. 504.616.  TEXAS READS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates including the words "Texas Reads" that incorporate one or more submissions from middle school students in a competition conducted by the department.
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Reads account in the general revenue fund.  Money from the account may be used only to make grants under Section 441.0092, Government Code.  The account is composed of:
(1)  money required to be deposited to the credit of the account under this subsection;  and
(2)  donations made to the account.
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. 206, 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 G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.617. Texas

Sec. 504.617.  TEXAS. IT'S LIKE A WHOLE OTHER COUNTRY LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the trademarked Texas patch and the words "Texas.  It's Like A Whole Other Country."  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Texas Department of Economic Development.
(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 tourism account in the general revenue fund to finance the Texas Department of Economic Development's tourism activities.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.618. Conservation License Plates

Sec. 504.618.  CONSERVATION LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates to support Parks and Wildlife Department activities.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Parks and Wildlife Department.
(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 Texas parks and wildlife conservation and capital account established by Section 11.043, Parks and Wildlife Code.  Money deposited in the Texas parks and wildlife conservation and capital account under this section is supplementary and is not income for the purposes of reducing general revenue appropriations to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.619. Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing License Plates

Sec. 504.619.  TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates in support of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates:
(1)  shall be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund;  and
(2)  may be appropriated only to the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for direct services programs, training, and education.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.620. Texans Conquer Cancer License Plates

Sec. 504.620.  TEXANS CONQUER CANCER LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Texans Conquer Cancer."  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
(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 cancer prevention and research fund established by Section 102.201, Health and Safety Code.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 266 (H.B. 14), Sec. 6, eff. November 6, 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 G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.6201. Cancer of Unknown Primary Origin Awareness License Plates

Sec. 504.6201.  CANCER OF UNKNOWN PRIMARY ORIGIN AWARENESS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates to raise awareness of cancer of unknown primary origin.  The license plates must include the words "A Fine Cause for Unknown Cancer."  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Orange Grove Family Career and Community Leaders of America.
(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 cancer prevention and research fund established by Section 102.201, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1005 (H.B. 4064), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
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 504.621. Special Olympics Texas License Plates

Sec. 504.621.  SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Special Olympics Texas."  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with Special Olympics Texas.
(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 Special Olympics Texas account established by Section 533.018, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.622. Girl Scout License Plates

Sec. 504.622.  GIRL SCOUT LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Girl Scouts."  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Girl Scout Councils of Texas.
(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 Girl Scout account in the state treasury.  Money in the account may be used by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in making grants to benefit educational projects sponsored by the Girl Scout Councils of Texas.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.623. Texas Ymca

Sec. 504.623.  TEXAS YMCA.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates in honor of the Young Men's Christian Association.  The department shall design the license plates.
(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 YMCA account established by Section 7.025, Education Code, as added by Chapter 869, Acts of the 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.625. Texas Agricultural Products License Plates

Sec. 504.625.  TEXAS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Go Texan" and the "Go Texan" logo of the Department of Agriculture.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the commissioner of agriculture.
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the department shall deposit the remainder of the proceeds to the credit of the "Go Texan" partner program account established by Section 46.008, Agriculture Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.626. Texas Citrus Industry

Sec. 504.626.  TEXAS CITRUS INDUSTRY.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates in honor of the citrus industry in this state.  The department shall design the license plates.
(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 in the general revenue fund that may be appropriated only to Texas A&M University--Kingsville to provide financial assistance to graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.627. Waterfowl and Wetland Conservation License Plates

Sec. 504.627.  WATERFOWL AND WETLAND CONSERVATION LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates including one or more graphic images supplied by the Parks and Wildlife Department.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Parks and Wildlife Department and any organization designated by it.
(b)  After deducting 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 in the state treasury.  Money in the account may be used only by the Parks and Wildlife Department to support the activities of a designated nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is the conservation of waterfowl and wetland.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.6275. Save Our Beaches License Plates

Sec. 504.6275.  SAVE OUR BEACHES LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates to support the coastal protection and improvement program.
(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 coastal protection and improvement fund established by Section 33.653, Natural Resources Code, to fund the cleaning, maintaining, nourishing, and protecting of state beaches.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 1286), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
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 504.628. United We Stand License Plates

Sec. 504.628.  UNITED WE STAND LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "United We Stand" and include only the colors red, white, blue, and black.
(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 Texas mobility fund.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.630. Air Force Association License Plates

Sec. 504.630.  AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Air Force Association."  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Air Force Association of Texas.
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Air Force Association of Texas account in the state treasury.  Money in the account may be used by the Texas Veterans Commission in making grants to benefit projects sponsored by the Air Force Association of Texas.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.631. Texas State Rifle Association License Plates

Sec. 504.631.  TEXAS STATE RIFLE ASSOCIATION LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates to honor the Texas State Rifle Association.
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of an account in the general revenue fund that may be appropriated only to the Texas Cooperative Extension of The Texas A&M University System as follows:
(1)  50 percent to supplement existing and future scholarship programs supported by the Texas State Rifle Association; and
(2)  50 percent to support the 4-H Shooting Sports Program for youth.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 311 (H.B. 2045), Sec. 1, 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 G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.632. Urban Forestry License Plates

Sec. 504.632.  URBAN FORESTRY LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates to benefit urban forestry.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with an organization described in Subsection (b).
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the urban forestry account in the state treasury.  Money in the account may be used by the Texas Forest Service in making grants to support the activities of a nonprofit organization located in Texas whose primary purpose is to sponsor projects involving urban and community:
(1)  tree planting;
(2)  tree preservation;  and
(3)  tree education programs.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.633. Share the Road License Plates

Sec. 504.633.  SHARE THE ROAD LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Share the Road" and the image of a bicycle or a bicycle with a rider.  The department shall design the plates in consultation with the Texas Bicycle Coalition Education Fund.
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the share the road account in the state treasury to be used only by the Texas Education Agency to support the activities of a designated nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to promote bicyclist safety, education, and access through:
(1)  education and awareness programs;  and
(2)  training, workshops, educational materials, and media events.
(c)  Up to 25 percent of the amount in Subsection (b) may be used to support the activities of the nonprofit organization in marketing and promoting the share the road concept and license plates.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.635. El Paso Mission Valley License Plates

Sec. 504.635.  EL PASO MISSION VALLEY LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue El Paso Mission Valley specialty license plates.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Socorro Mission Restoration Effort.
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the El Paso Mission Restoration account in the state treasury.  Money in the account may be used only by the Texas Historical Commission in making grants to be used for the purpose of the preservation and rehabilitation of the Socorro, San Elizario, and Ysleta Missions.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 301 (H.B. 1347), 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 G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.636. Cotton Boll License Plates

Sec. 504.636.  COTTON BOLL LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates depicting a graphic image of a cotton boll.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with Texas Cotton Producers, Inc.
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund for use only by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in making grants to benefit Texas Cotton Producers, Inc., for the sole purpose of providing scholarships to students who are pursuing a degree in an agricultural field related to the cotton industry while enrolled in an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.637. Daughters of the Republic of Texas License Plates

Sec. 504.637.  DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Native Texan."  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas account in the state treasury.  Money in the account may be used only by the Texas Department of Economic Development or its successor agency in making grants to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to be used only for the purpose of:
(1)  preserving Texas historic sites;  or
(2)  funding educational programs that teach Texas history.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.638. Knights of Columbus License Plates

Sec. 504.638.  KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Knights of Columbus" and the emblem of the Order of the Knights of Columbus.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Knights of Columbus.
(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 State Council Charities account in the general revenue fund.  Money in the account may be used only by the Texas Education Agency to make grants to State Council Charities to carry out the purposes of that organization.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.639. Texas Music License Plates

Sec. 504.639.  TEXAS MUSIC LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Texas Music."  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the governor's office.
(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 Texas Music Foundation account established by Section 7.027, Education Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.640. Space Shuttle Columbia License Plates

Sec. 504.640.  SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue Space Shuttle Columbia specialty license plates.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Aviation and Space Foundation of Texas.
(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 used only by the Texas Aerospace Commission or its successor agency in making grants to benefit the Aviation and Space Foundation of Texas for the purposes of furthering aviation and space activities in Texas and providing Columbia Crew memorial scholarships to students.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.641. Be a Blood Donor License Plates

Sec. 504.641.  BE A BLOOD DONOR LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue Be a Blood Donor specialty license plates.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center in 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 the be a blood donor account under Section 162.016, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.642. Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards License Plates

Sec. 504.642.  TEXAS COUNCIL OF CHILD WELFARE BOARDS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards specialty license plates.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards, Inc.
(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 a special account for abused and neglected children established at the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.  Money in the account may be used only by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to fund programs and services supporting abused and neglected children under Section 264.004, Family Code.
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. 207, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 208, 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 G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.644. Marine Mammal Recovery License Plates

Sec. 504.644.  MARINE MAMMAL RECOVERY LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue Marine Mammal Recovery specialty license plates.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
(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 in the state treasury.  Money in the account may be used only by the Parks and Wildlife Department to support the activities of the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network in the recovery, rehabilitation, and release of stranded marine mammals.  The Parks and Wildlife Department shall establish reporting and other mechanisms necessary to ensure that the money is spent for purposes for which it is dedicated.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.645. 4-H License Plates

Sec. 504.645.  4-H LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "To Make the Best Better," the words "Texas 4-H," and the 4-H symbol of the four-leaf clover.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program.
(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 shall be used only by the Texas Cooperative Extension of the Texas A&M University System for 4-H and Youth Development Programs and to support the Texas Cooperative Extension's activities related to 4-H and Youth Development Programs.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.646. Smile Texas Style License Plates

Sec. 504.646.  SMILE TEXAS STYLE LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Smile Texas Style."  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Texas Dental Association.
(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 Department of Health in making grants to benefit the Texas Dental Association Financial Services for the sole use of providing charitable dental care.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.647. Fight Terrorism License Plates

Sec. 504.647.  FIGHT TERRORISM LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue Fight Terrorism specialty license plates that include a pentagon-shaped border surrounding:
(1)  the date "9-11-01" with the likeness of the World Trade Center towers forming the "11";
(2)  the likeness of the United States flag; and
(3)  the words "Fight Terrorism."
(b)  The fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.
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. 209, eff. January 1, 2012.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1287 (H.B. 2202), Sec. 38, 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 504.648. God Bless Texas and God Bless America License Plates

Sec. 504.648.  GOD BLESS TEXAS AND GOD BLESS AMERICA LICENSE PLATES.  (a)   The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "God Bless Texas" and "God Bless America."
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the share the road account in the state treasury and may only be used by the Texas Education Agency to support the Safe Routes to School Program of a designated statewide nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to promote bicyclist safety, education, and access through:
(1)  education and awareness programs; and
(2)  training, workshops, educational materials, and media events.
(c)  The fee for the license plates is $40.
(d)  Up to 25 percent of the amount in Subsection (b) may be used to support the activities of the nonprofit organization in marketing and promoting the Safe Routes to School Program and the God Bless Texas and God Bless America license plates.
(e)  The Texas Education Agency may use money received under this section to secure funds available under federal matching programs for safe routes to school and obesity prevention.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 201 (S.B. 161), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.
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 504.649. Texas Juneteenth License Plates

Sec. 504.649.  TEXAS JUNETEENTH LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue Texas Juneteenth specialty license plates.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with Unity Unlimited Inc.
(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 Historical Commission in making grants to Unity Unlimited Inc. for the purpose of promoting the celebration of Juneteenth in this state, provided that verification is submitted to the Texas Historical Commission demonstrating that Unity Unlimited Inc. continues to maintain its nonprofit status.  If Unity Unlimited Inc. does not have nonprofit status at the time of the distribution of a grant, the grant shall be distributed to another nonprofit organization for the purpose of promoting the celebration of Juneteenth in this state.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 968 (H.B. 3610), 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 504.651. March of Dimes License Plates

Sec. 504.651.  MARCH OF DIMES LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "March of Dimes."  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the March of Dimes Texas Chapter.
(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 Texas Department of Health for use in the Birth Defects Registry.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.652. Master Gardener License Plates

Sec. 504.652.  MASTER GARDENER LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the seal of the Texas Master Gardener program of Texas Cooperative Extension.
(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 in the general revenue fund.  Money in the account may be used only by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for graduate student assistantships within the Texas Master Gardener program and to support Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's activities related to the Texas Master Gardener program.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 80, 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 504.654. Eagle Scout License Plates

Sec. 504.654.  EAGLE SCOUT LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that bear a depiction of the Eagle Scout medal.
(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 Eagle Scout account in the general revenue fund.  Money in the account may be used only by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in making grants to support projects sponsored by Boy Scout councils in this state.  The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall distribute grants under this section geographically as nearly as possible in proportion to the number of license plates issued under this section in each region of the state.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.6545. Boy Scout License Plates

Sec. 504.6545.  BOY SCOUT LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Boy Scouts of America."  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Boy Scouts of America.
(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 Boy Scout account in the general revenue fund.  Money in the account may be used only by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in making grants to benefit educational projects sponsored by Boy Scout councils in this state.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 575 (H.B. 1480), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 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 G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.655. Childhood Cancer Awareness Plates

Sec. 504.655.  CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates to raise awareness of childhood cancer.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with an organization that seeks to raise awareness of childhood cancer in this state.
(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 by the General Land Office only to provide grants to benefit organizations operating in this state that raise awareness of, conduct research on, or provide services for persons diagnosed with childhood cancer.
(c)  The General Land Office and an organization that receives a grant under Subsection (b) may enter into a memorandum of understanding establishing the respective duties of the General Land Office and the organization in relation to carrying out the purposes of that subsection.
(d)  Section 504.702 does not apply to a specialty license plate issued under this section.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 865 (H.B. 2700), 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 G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.6551. Pediatric Cancer Research License Plates

Sec. 504.6551.  PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Kids Shouldn't Have Cancer."  The department shall design the plates in consultation with the Kids Shouldn't Have Cancer Foundation.
(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 cancer prevention and research fund established by Section 102.201, Health and Safety Code.  Money deposited to that account may be used only to fund pediatric cancer research.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 670 (S.B. 2015), 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 504.656. Texas Lions Camp License Plates

Sec. 504.656.  TEXAS LIONS CAMP LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue Texas Lions Camp specialty license plates.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Texas Lions League for Crippled Children.
(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 Texas Lions Camp account in the state treasury.  Money in the account may be used only by the Parks and Wildlife Department to support the activities of a designated nonprofit organization that is accredited by the American Camping Association and is licensed by the Texas Department of Health and whose primary purpose is to provide, without charge, a camp for physically disabled, hearing or vision impaired, and diabetic children who reside in this state, regardless of race, religion, or national origin.  The Parks and Wildlife Department shall establish reporting and other mechanisms necessary to ensure that the money is spent only for the purposes for which it is dedicated.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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 504.657. Higher Education Coordinating Board License Plates

Sec. 504.657.  HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the coordinating board.
(b)  After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the "College For Texans" campaign account in the general revenue fund for use only by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for purposes of the campaign.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1181 (S.B. 1227), Sec. 54, eff. September 1, 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 G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.658. Insure Texas Kids License Plates

Sec. 504.658.  INSURE TEXAS KIDS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Insure Texas Kids."
(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 Health and Human Services Commission to fund outreach efforts for public and private health benefit plans available for children.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1313 (S.B. 1032), Sec. 1, 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 G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.659. Members of American Legion

Sec. 504.659.  MEMBERS OF AMERICAN LEGION.  (a)  The department shall issue specialty license plates for members of the American Legion.  The license plates shall include the words "Still Serving America" and the emblem of the American Legion.  The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the American Legion.
(b)  The fee for the license plates is $30.
(c)  After deduction of $8 to reimburse the department for its administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of the American Legion, Department of Texas account in the state treasury.  Money in the account may be used only by the Texas Veterans Commission in making grants to the American Legion Endowment Fund for scholarships and youth programs sponsored by the American Legion, Department of Texas.
Transferred and redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.413 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 210, 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 G. Specialty License Plates for General Distribution › Section 504.660. Sexual Assault Awareness License Plates

Sec. 504.660.  SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS LICENSE PLATES.  (a)  The department shall design and issue specialty license plates to support victims of sexual assault.
(b)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135, Sec. 140(3), eff. September 1, 2013.
(c)  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 sexual assault program fund established by Section 420.008, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1381 (S.B. 1616), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 140(3), eff. September 1, 2013.