Bill > HB1380

This bill modifies Texas law regarding license plate requirements for passenger cars and light trucks, specifically mandating that the Department of Motor Vehicles must issue a set of two license plates when an applicant registers a passenger car or light truck, while simultaneously allowing a rule to be adopted that permits these vehicles to display only a rear license plate. The bill also updates language in the Transportation Code related to vehicle licensing offenses, removing previous exceptions and clarifying that operating a vehicle without displaying all required license plates during a registration period is an offense. Furthermore, the bill repeals a previous subsection related to license plate display and includes a standard legal provision stating that the law changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025. These modifications aim to streamline and standardize license plate issuance and display requirements for passenger vehicles in Texas.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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