Have you ever wondered why Texans need a front license plate, but other states don’t? Or why people are allowed to ride in a truck bed? Some drivers around the state may be unaware of certain laws ...
Paper license plates are officially a thing of the past for Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 718 on June 12, 2023, during the 88th Legislative Session, replacing all Texas paper license ...
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following years of widespread fraud and abuse that touched every state, Texas is eliminating most temporary paper license plates and replacing them with new color-coded metal ones. The ...
Texas requires most vehicles to display two license plates — one on the front and one on the back — according to the Texas Transportation Code. David Minton / DRC Ever wonder why your Texas ride needs ...
Under the new law, when drivers purchase a vehicle in Texas, they’ll leave the lot with permanent metal plates already installed, eliminating the need for temporary paper plates. Dealerships will now ...
Starting July 1, Texas will eliminate all dealer-issued temporary paper license plates in favor of permanent metal plates at the point of sale. The change is mandated by House Bill 718, passed by the ...
Earlier this month, DPS installed license plate readers along several state rights-of-ways. Now, we’re learning which ...
Texans will no longer be given a temporary paper license plate when buying a new car next month. A bill signed in 2023 that eliminated the use of paper license plates goes into effect July 1, and car ...
ARLINGTON, Texas — Temporary paper license plates are now a thing of the past in Texas, and law enforcement is calling it a major step forward in fighting crime. “This is a major problem,” said Lt.