The bill amends the Transportation Code to allow motor vehicles to display only a rear license plate, provided that the vehicle's owner pays an annual fee of $50. New provisions require that vehicles displaying only a rear license plate must also have a distinctive insignia on the windshield for validation, which will be issued by the department. Additionally, the fees collected from this provision will be deposited into the state highway fund.

The bill also modifies existing regulations regarding license plate display requirements. It specifies that a person operating a vehicle on public highways must either display two license plates or a single rear license plate along with the required windshield insignia. The bill allows courts to dismiss certain charges related to license plate violations if the defendant remedies the issue before their first court appearance and pays a reimbursement fee of up to $10. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply only to offenses committed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 504.010, Transportation Code 504.943 (Transportation Code 504)