Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 200, eff. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates in support of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. TEXAS YMCA. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Texas Aerospace Commission. 1159 (H.B. 177, eff. September 1, 2007. (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. January 1, 2012. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1233 (H.B. 38, eff. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Can I Record a Conversation Without the Other Party’s Consent in 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 animal friendly account established by Section 828.014, Health and Safety Code. (g) A person entitled to specialty license plates or to department approval under this section may register the vehicle without payment of any fees paid for or at the time of registration except the fee for the license plate. 247(16), eff. 2357), Sec. Sec. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the March of Dimes Texas Chapter. 67 (S.B. (a) A specialty or personalized license plate issued before November 19, 2009, may be issued for a subsequent registration period only if the applicant submits an application and pays the required fee for the applicable registration period. The Austin American-Statesman – a long-running newspaper based in the state capitol of Austin – recently spoke with a Texas politician named Ken King, who proposed a … (f) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Air Force Cross or Distinguished Service Cross, the Army Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, or the Medal of Honor. 1488), Sec. 1480), Sec. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates to support the coastal protection and improvement program. 2357), Sec. 1, eff. 504.655. License plates issued under this section must include the words "Defense Superior Service Medal" at the bottom of each plate. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) There is no fee for issuance of the license plates. 2.65, eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Just imagine how much the state can save by eliminating millions of front metal license plates. 2357), Sec. 1616), Sec. 1656), Sec. September 1, 2013. January 1, 2012. 186 (H.B. (b) The fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund. Reenacted, transferred, redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 504.409 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2017. 1290, Sec. 504.602. 504.648. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Native Texan." (d) To promote highway safety, each license plate shall be made with a reflectorized material that provides effective and dependable brightness for the period for which the plate is issued. (e) The portion of a contract with a private vendor regarding the marketing and sale of personalized license plates is payable only from amounts derived from the collection of the fee established under Subsection (b). Sec. 247(18), eff. 504.3161. Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.665 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) On the sale or transfer of a motor vehicle to a dealer who holds a general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, the dealer shall remove each license plate issued for the motor vehicle. TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS LICENSE PLATES. 749), Sec. (b) There is no fee for issuance of the license plates. 274 (H.B. (q) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2009. (c) The board may adopt rules regarding the placement of license plates for a motor vehicle, road tractor, motorcycle, trailer, or semitrailer. After that debt is retired, funds distributed to the public entity may be spent only for maintenance or improvement of the facility. 1296 (H.B. (d) A rule adopted under this subchapter may: (1) authorize the use of a digital license plate for electronic toll collection or to display a parking permit; or. OR. 1296 (H.B. 311 (H.B. 128 (H.B. 504.855. (h) The department may vary the design of a license plate created under this section to accommodate or reflect its use on a motor vehicle other than a passenger car or light truck. 504.605. 9, eff. (c) This section does not apply to a dealer operating a vehicle as provided by law. Sec. (a) The board by rule shall set the specifications and requirements for digital license plates, including requirements for the placement of digital license plates. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Air Force Association." Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. Money deposited to that account may be used only to fund pediatric cancer research. 1, eff. September 1, 2017. (d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1136 (H.B. This will save Texas approximately $2 million per year in materials cost. 2357), Sec. 845 (H.B. January 1, 2016. (d) If a request is not filed with the department before the date specified by Subsection (b)(2), the law that authorizes the issuance of the specialty license plates expires on that date. 1296 (H.B. (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates a provision of this chapter and no other penalty is prescribed for the violation. 504.323. January 1, 2012. September 1, 2013. 2357), Sec. 1, eff. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Girl Scouts." (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). 324 (S.B. The funds shall be deposited to the credit of the venue project fund, if the public entity has created a venue project fund under Section 334.042 or 335.072, Local Government Code. 2854), Sec. September 1, 2019. 1290 (H.B. 1287 (H.B. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates including the words "Keep Texas Beautiful." (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates in honor of the citrus industry in this state. 173RD AIRBORNE BRIGADE. Sec. CLASSIC MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS; CUSTOM VEHICLES; STREET RODS. 7 (S.B. 247(11), eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Just as regular drivers, car dealers cannot help getting on record. (2) restrict the background color, color combinations, or color alphanumeric license plate numbers of a specialty license plate, except as determined by the Department of Public Safety as necessary for law enforcement purposes. 204, eff. (a) The board by rule shall allow a vehicle described by Subsection (b) to be equipped with a digital license plate that is placed on the rear of the vehicle in lieu of a physical license plate issued under this chapter. 1296 (H.B. 504.667. MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS OF MERCHANT MARINE OF THE UNITED STATES. September 1, 2011. 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. 11TH ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT. 1136 (H.B. 1085 (H.B. 1010 (H.B. Sec. Sec. 1296 (H.B. A license plate may be issued under this section only for a professional sports team that: (1) certifies to the department that the requirements of Section 504.702 are met; and. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Aviation and Space Foundation of Texas. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Texas Dental Association. (g) The department may approve new design and color combinations for specialty license plates authorized by this chapter, including specialty license plates that may be personalized, that are marketed and sold by a private vendor under a contract entered into with the private vendor. (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. September 1, 2013. Drivers must follow the placement laws of the state where the vehicle is registered. (a) A person commits an offense if the person attaches to or displays on a motor vehicle a license plate that: (1) is issued for a different motor vehicle; (2) is issued for the vehicle under any other motor vehicle law other than by the department; (3) is assigned for a registration period other than the registration period in effect; (5) has blurring or reflective matter that significantly impairs the readability of the name of the state in which the vehicle is registered or the letters or numbers of the license plate number at any time; (6) has an attached illuminated device or sticker, decal, emblem, or other insignia that is not authorized by law and that interferes with the readability of the letters or numbers of the license plate number or the name of the state in which the vehicle is registered; or. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include one or more graphic images of a significant feature of Big Bend National Park. SUBCHAPTER H. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS RELATING TO SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES FOR GENERAL DISTRIBUTION. (i) A license plate with the letters "DV" may be personalized with up to four characters. 213, eff. (d-1) The fee for issuance of license plates created under this subchapter on or after November 19, 2009, is the amount established under Section 504.851. 1296 (H.B. (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). January 1, 2012. 2741), Sec. 214, eff. 504.802. 508 (H.B. (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. 44(a)(4), eff. Sec. 203, eff. Section 571.108; or the federal standards in that section in effect, if any, at the time the vehicle or motor vehicle was manufactured. (2) 50 percent to support the 4-H Shooting Sports Program for youth. January 1, 2012. Sec. However, there may be more to this than meets the eye. (a) The department may issue specialty license plates that include the name and insignia of a professional sports team located in this state. Money from the account may be used only to make grants under Section 441.0092, Government Code. 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. (ii) has a body constructed from materials not original to the vehicle. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Health and Human Services Commission. Sec. 504.628. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2, eff. 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. 504.3011. Plates need to be valid and fully visible. 1032), Sec. (a) In this section, "surviving spouse" means the individual married to a disabled veteran at the time of the veteran's death. Currently, the penalty for operating a vehicle without a front license plate is $200.00 – subject to change with subsequent legislation. Sec. (h) The department shall issue special license plates for recipients of the Silver Star Medal. 44(a)(4), eff. (c) There is no fee for issuance or approval of license plates under this section. The department shall issue specialty license plates for members and former members of the merchant marine of the United States. 247(19), eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 989 (S.B. Front and rear have been defined as the bumper. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2019. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network. 1296 (H.B. 3, eff. (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). 2357), Sec. Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.320 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. These uses includes exhibitions, car club activities such as a show, parades and other programs for the public to enjoy. (2) "Digital license plate provider" means a person engaged in the business of providing digital license plate hardware and services to vehicle owners, including the sale or lease of and issuance of digital license plates. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 247(15), eff. (a-3) The department may contract with the private vendor for the vendor to: (1) host all or some of the specialty license plates on the vendor's website; (2) process the purchase of specialty license plates hosted on the vendor's website and pay any additional transaction cost; and. January 1, 2012. 88) introduced House … (a) The professional firefighter plate may be issued to qualified firefighters. Auto Accidents Sec. January 1, 2012. January 1, 2012. Attorneys Transferred, redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 504.410 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 504.941. 504.801. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. A license plate cover is a good way to protect your auto registration stickers from getting stolen. 1616), Sec. Sec. Transferred, redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 502.053 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. WOMEN VETERANS. (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. January 1, 2012. 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: Sec. September 1, 2009. Rejected license plates in Texas Texans love to express themselves, but a few have crossed the line with license plates. 8, eff. June 14, 2013. In Texas, you have several different options for historic and antique license plates. 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. BACK THE BLUE LICENSE PLATES. The sponsor of the plate may nominate a state agency for receipt of funds under Section 504.801(e)(2)(A). (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). DESIGN AND ALPHANUMERIC PATTERN. MUNICIPAL, MOTOR, AND PRIVATE BUSES. License plates can be registered to anybody or any organization. 2357), Sec. September 1, 2019. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 2553), Sec. (b) License plates issued under this section must include the words "Desert Shield/Storm/Provide Comfort" and bear a depiction of the appropriate medal. January 1, 2012. 2357), Sec. License plates issued under this subsection to recipients of the Air Medal with Valor that are not personalized must also include the letter "V" as a prefix or suffix to the numerals on each plate. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. The license plates must designate the appropriate branch of the United States armed forces. January 1, 2016. (e) Replacement license plates may be used in the registration year in which the plates are issued and during each succeeding year of the registration period as set by rule if the registration insignia is properly displayed on the vehicle. 2553), Sec. Sec. (j) From amounts received by the department under the contract described by Subsection (a), the department shall deposit to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund an amount sufficient to enable the department to recover its administrative costs for all license plates issued under this section, any payments to the vendor under the contract, and any other amounts allocated by law to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund. 742), Sec. Sec. PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING. 460 (S.B. If you have a dispute over the license plate laws, you should strongly consider contacting an attorney. 263), Sec. 1, eff. Sec. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for members of the American Legion. (d) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that the license plate was produced pursuant to a licensing agreement with the department. The money: (1) shall be allocated to students at the college designated on the plates; and. (2) comply with department rules regarding the placement of license plates. 223 (H.B. 21.001(64), eff. September 1, 2009. January 1, 2012. 504.3135. September 1, 2011. The license plates must include the words "Legion of Merit.". UNITED WE STAND LICENSE PLATES. 577 (S.B. (2) 25 percent of the money shall be used to enhance the Alamo visitor experience or to fund education programs about the Alamo. (1) publish a proposed design or color combination for a specialty license plate for public comment in the Texas Register or otherwise, except on the department's website for a period not to exceed 10 days; or. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 191), Sec. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates to benefit urban forestry. 504.513. (2) funding educational programs that teach Texas history. 968 (S.B. 1206 (S.B. Sec. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Per the Texas Transportation Code Section 504.943, failure to mount and display a license plate on the front exterior of your vehicle is a misdemeanor offense punishable with a fine of up to $200. 24.001(56), eff. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates including one or more graphic images supplied by the Parks and Wildlife Department. (5) a bicycle or motorcycle rack that is attached to a vehicle in a normal or customary manner. Sec. 2, eff. Sec. January 1, 2012. Do you need one or is there a two plate rule? Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 199, eff. September 1, 2013. 2357), Sec. September 1, 2017. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. RENTAL TRAILER OR TRAVEL TRAILER FEE: TRAILER OR SEMITRAILER. 1135 (H.B. 201 (S.B. 1, eff. 2, eff. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates in honor of the Young Men's Christian Association. 2.66, eff. 1296 (H.B. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Sickle Cell Matters" and an image of the burgundy sickle cell ribbon. Sec. 3593), Sec. September 1, 2007. 504.636. 3, eff. Each approved license plate design and color combination remains the property of the department. 216, eff. 1371), Sec. 1012 (H.B. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (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. 1, eff. (a) The department may issue a souvenir version of any specialty license plate for any vehicle. 504.325. June 17, 2011. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Girl Scout Councils of Texas. 161), Sec. 11), Sec. DISPLAY OF LICENSE PLATES AND TAGS. Sec. The department shall issue specialty license plates for persons who have served in the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. September 1, 2019. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2011. 1296 (H.B. The Texas Department of Transporation (TXDOT) requires entities that wish to attach a license plate reader camera to a TXDOT owned structure (street sign, highway pole) or place an LPR trailer in a TxDOT easement to obtain approval from DPS that the placement serves a law enforcement need. For your reading pleasure, the full manual is included at the bottom of the page where you can chose to save it, e-mail it, or print it out. The department shall design the plates in consultation with the Texas Bicycle Coalition Education Fund. 2357), Sec. 2357), Sec. 504.303. 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. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Judge.". 460 (S.B. (a) Unless expressly provided by this subchapter or department rule: (1) the fee for issuance of a license plate under this subchapter is $30; and. TEXAS CITRUS INDUSTRY. The department shall issue personalized license plates, including those sold by the private vendor under a contract with the department as provided by Section 504.851. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc. (b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be used in connection with the department's litter prevention and community beautification programs. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. TEXAS COUNCIL OF CHILD WELFARE BOARDS LICENSE PLATES. Most new cars have this, but it can be impossible to know if they burn out or break. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 405 Posts . September 1, 2017. Sec. (b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs in accordance with Section 504.801, the remainder of the fees from the sale of professional firefighter plates shall be deposited to the credit of an account in the state treasury to be used by the nominated state agency for the purpose of making grants to support the activities of an organization of professional firefighters located in this state that provides emergency relief and college scholarship funds to the professional firefighters and their dependents. They need to be properly mounted on the car in the designated space without obstruction. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates to a state official. 3163), Sec. September 1, 2013. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. 504.661. 77, eff. This is where you’ll receive your license plate, which must be attached to your motorcycle at all times. January 1, 2012. September 1, 2019. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates including the words "Read to Succeed." A rule adopted under Subsection (a) does not take effect if, not later than the 30th day after the date on which the rule is filed in the office of the secretary of state, the public safety director of the Department of Public Safety submits to the office of the secretary of state written notification invalidating the rule. 708 (H.B. 1, eff. 504.702. 2357), Sec. 1256), Sec. 1, eff. Registration under this section is valid for one year. 2357), Sec. August 31, 2006-- Recently there have been some questions regarding State of Texas traffic laws.The below information may be useful: QUESTION 1: How many plates are legally required in Texas? Text of subsection as added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 189, eff. Texas’s Law regarding license plates. 504.514. September 1, 2015. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 196, eff. 504.0011. 504.6275. 1488), Sec. Truck Accidents January 1, 2012. Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.665 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. January 1, 2012. 2039), Sec. 2357), Sec. 4099), Sec. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. A new specialty license plate created under this section must comply with each requirement of Section 504.702 unless the license is created by the department on its own initiative. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 504.644. 504.663. 504.621. 2, eff. 1181 (S.B. (d) In this section, "peace officer" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include a thin blue line and the words "Back the Blue.". TRANSFERABILITY OF CERTAIN PATTERNS. 247(9), eff. Top 5 Reasons for Arrests During the Christmas Holiday Season, Fort Worth Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney, Historical information on the history of Texas license plates, including vintage photographs. 14), Sec. 819), Sec. January 1, 2016. (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. 888 (H.B. (e) A person with a disability may receive: (1) one disabled parking placard under Section 681.002 if the person receives a set of license plates under this section; or. June 17, 2005. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Bronze Star Medal and Bronze Star Medal with Valor. (a) The department shall design and issue specialty license plates relating to the State Capitol. September 1, 2011. Sec. (d) Notwithstanding any other law, a rule adopted under this subchapter may: (1) authorize the display of the vehicle's registration insignia on a digital license plate issued for the vehicle in lieu of attaching the registration insignia to the inside of the vehicle's windshield as required by Section 502.059; (2) establish a fee in an amount necessary to cover any administrative costs incurred that relate to the issuance of a digital license plate and exceed the administrative costs incurred for the issuance of a physical license plate; or. In addition to being able to drive the vehicle to these events, the antique license plate allows for the car to be on the road traveling to and from a specific maintenance location. 38, eff. (c) A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence manufactures, sells, offers to sell, or otherwise distributes a license plate flipper. (ii) after 1948 to resemble a vehicle manufactured before 1949; and. 223 (H.B. Classic plates for vehicles that are: 1. Redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 504.004 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. September 1, 2017. 2357), Sec. Laws can be different depending on which type of vehicle you have. 1290, Sec. 1, eff. 1480), Sec. (d-1) If the initial application for specialty license plates under this section is made by or on behalf of a person who is legally blind, the written statement required by Subsection (d) may be issued by a person licensed to engage in the practice of optometry or the practice of therapeutic optometry in this state or a state adjacent to this state. (2) the private vendor to market and sell a specialty license plate with a design or color combination that is inconsistent with the design or color combination specified by that section. (3) any additional fee prescribed by this subchapter for the issuance of personalized license plates for that vehicle. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. 1, eff. 24.002(13), eff. 153 (S.B. 2357), Sec. 1166 (H.B. September 1, 2019. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Go Texan" and the "Go Texan" logo of the Department of Agriculture. Sec. Text of section as added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. License plates issued under this subsection must include the words "WWII Veteran.". Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. TEXAS CONSTABLES. Sec. 2357), Sec. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. News. (b) The fee for issuance of the license plates is $8. To apply for a license plate, simply register your vehicle.You'll need to renew your plates by renewing your vehicle registration. 1, eff. (e) An offense under Subsection (a)(4) is a Class B misdemeanor. (3) survived the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2017), Sec. September 1, 2009. 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