New tx front license plate law - mandatory

God-Speed · 08-31-2013, 07:34 AM

Well it looks like I will be putting on the front plate. I have never been a true fan of the plates off to the side so I may just go with the stock one. I have seen a lot of high-end cars that have the front plate on them and I don't think they look all that bad, however just like everyone else I hate the thought of putting holes in the front!!!

TexasChuck · 09-02-2013, 08:31 AM

Texas Legislature 83(R) 2013, House Bill 657, effective September 1, 2013 states: Sec 504.011 ISSUANCE AND DISPLAY OF LICENSE PLATE a: Notwithstanding anything in this code to the contary, the department shall issue only one license plate for the attachment at the rear of the vehicle for which the plate is issued.
b: Not withstanding anything in this code to the contrary a person is entitled to operated on a public highway a vehicle that displays only one license plate if the plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle. A person may operated on a public highway a vehicle that displays two license plates if both plates were assigned by the department for the registration period as a set of plates.
c. In any provision of this code that relates to the issuance or display of "license plates", "plates", or a "set of plates", the term means only one license plate.

Go to Texas Legislature OnLine and look it up.

ltullos · 09-02-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasChuck

Texas Legislature 83(R) 2013, House Bill 657,

Go to Texas Legislature OnLine and look it up.

I did and the voting record says "Adjourned Sine Die" meaning it expired without ever coming to a vote.

my source

If you think this is incorrect, please post yours.

TexasChuck · 09-02-2013, 01:36 PM

I see and thank you for your post. My sources were the same, LegiScan and Tx Legislature OnLine. But I did not come across. Tha "Adjourned Sine Die" dated 03/12/2013. I think you are correct. It is a shame that it is so difficult for someone outside the law profession, to find actual up to date info. I am sorry I don't know how to add the link for the page I was looking at.
Mean while, my front plate will stay in the trunk.

TexasChuck · 09-02-2013, 03:52 PM

HB 657 was introduced Mar 12' 2013 which is Stage 1. And that's as far as it has gone. HB 625, which was listed in the NBCDFW link from sexZness, is about the penalty for driving without a license plate ( nothing stated about front or rear) is a misdemeanor with a max fine of $200. HB 625 , IMHO, is without a license plate whatsoever. So, I'm done with this trival bs.
Regards

///PureSwank · 09-02-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasChuck

HB 657 was introduced Mar 12' 2013 which is Stage 1. And that's as far as it has gone. HB 625, which was listed in the NBCDFW link from sexZness, is about the penalty for driving without a license plate ( nothing stated about front or rear) is a misdemeanor with a max fine of $200. HB 625 , IMHO, is without a license plate whatsoever. So, I'm done with this trival bs.
Regards

How do you get the european looking plates? I wouldmt mind having one of those up front.

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shihtake · 09-03-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ///PureSwank

How do you get the european looking plates? I wouldmt mind having one of those up front.

FWIW, part of that same section of the legislative code states that you must use the plates that are issued by DPS. (Sec. 504.943):

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a person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway, during a registration period, a motor vehicle that does not display two license plates that:
(1) have been assigned by the department for the period

Underground Graphics here in Houston offer replicas of the MyPlates (but not sure about Euro plates). AutoGeek has Euro plates but they don't have the Texas logo.

///PureSwank · 09-03-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shihtake

FWIW, part of that same section of the legislative code states that you must use the plates that are issued by DPS. (Sec. 504.943):

Underground Graphics here in Houston offer replicas of the MyPlates (but not sure about Euro plates). AutoGeek has Euro plates but they don't have the Texas logo.

That sucks. Does this apply to all states? I'm sure it varies right?

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gussyturbo z · 09-05-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ///PureSwank

I don't even have a front liscense plate hahahaha

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I don't either!! WTF!

gussyturbo z · 09-05-2013, 08:27 AM

Phuc it Im rolling without it!

AQUAMAN · 09-06-2013, 01:45 AM

Drove from Lubbock to Austin last month (before Sept. 1st) and was pulled over twice within 15 minutes for not having a front plate. Luckily, after much convincing, I was only given warnings. Not sure after this new legislation if I would get that lucky again. Especially with DPS' new digital trackers that records all past interactions, tickets or even warnings. =/

DEpointfive0 · 09-06-2013, 01:49 AM

Stillen license plate bracket

///PureSwank · 09-08-2013, 02:49 AM

Sorry I won't be distroying my front bumper anytime soon. It is what it is. Cite me.

gurneyeagle · 09-10-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tonythetiger

got the show n go license plate, its awesome!

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Same here. Worth every penny

According to an HPD officer who also owns a Z, the show n go plate bracket is illegal. Don't know why, not sure you would ever get pulled over for it, but that's what he says.

Unexpectedfar · 10-12-2013, 04:22 AM

Reading this just now.. so from what im reading its required now? THAT SUCKS!!

other question are these allowed? because I dont want to drill holes on the bumper..

09-02-2013, 08:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Front License Plates NOT Mandatory Texas Legislature 83(R) 2013, House Bill 657, effective September 1, 2013 states: Sec 504.011 ISSUANCE AND DISPLAY OF LICENSE PLATE a: Notwithstanding anything in this code to the contary, the department shall issue only one license plate for the attachment at the rear of the vehicle for which the plate is issued. b: Not withstanding anything in this code to the contrary a person is entitled to operated on a public highway a vehicle that displays only one license plate if the plate is attached to the rear of the vehicle. A person may operated on a public highway a vehicle that displays two license plates if both plates were assigned by the department for the registration period as a set of plates. c. In any provision of this code that relates to the issuance or display of "license plates", "plates", or a "set of plates", the term means only one license plate. Go to Texas Legislature OnLine and look it up.

09-02-2013, 01:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Tx Legislature I see and thank you for your post. My sources were the same, LegiScan and Tx Legislature OnLine. But I did not come across. Tha "Adjourned Sine Die" dated 03/12/2013. I think you are correct. It is a shame that it is so difficult for someone outside the law profession, to find actual up to date info. I am sorry I don't know how to add the link for the page I was looking at. Mean while, my front plate will stay in the trunk.

09-02-2013, 03:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Itullos is right! HB 657 was introduced Mar 12' 2013 which is Stage 1. And that's as far as it has gone. HB 625, which was listed in the NBCDFW link from sexZness, is about the penalty for driving without a license plate ( nothing stated about front or rear) is a misdemeanor with a max fine of $200. HB 625 , IMHO, is without a license plate whatsoever. So, I'm done with this trival bs. Regards

09-06-2013, 01:45 AM	#26 (permalink)
AQUAMAN Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 46 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Drove from Lubbock to Austin last month (before Sept. 1st) and was pulled over twice within 15 minutes for not having a front plate. Luckily, after much convincing, I was only given warnings. Not sure after this new legislation if I would get that lucky again. Especially with DPS' new digital trackers that records all past interactions, tickets or even warnings. =/ __________________ 'Project Blackout'

09-06-2013, 01:49 AM	#27 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Stillen license plate bracket __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

08-31-2013, 07:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,367 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684377	Well it looks like I will be putting on the front plate. I have never been a true fan of the plates off to the side so I may just go with the stock one. I have seen a lot of high-end cars that have the front plate on them and I don't think they look all that bad, however just like everyone else I hate the thought of putting holes in the front!!!

09-05-2013, 08:27 AM	#25 (permalink)
gussyturbo z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas/ Ft. Worth Posts: 180 Drives: Nissan 370z grey Rep Power: 13	Phuc it Im rolling without it!

09-08-2013, 02:49 AM	#28 (permalink)
///PureSwank Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 954 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 15	Sorry I won't be distroying my front bumper anytime soon. It is what it is. Cite me. __________________

10-12-2013, 04:22 AM	#30 (permalink)
Unexpectedfar Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cypress Posts: 127 Drives: 2010 370 Nismo Rep Power: 13	Reading this just now.. so from what im reading its required now? THAT SUCKS!! other question are these allowed? because I dont want to drill holes on the bumper..

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