The bill, H.B. No. 3135, proposes the addition of Section 504.5131 to Subchapter F, Chapter 504 of the Transportation Code, which establishes provisions for the issuance of specialty license plates specifically for retired firefighters in Texas. The bill defines a "retired firefighter" as an individual who was previously a volunteer firefighter certified by either the Texas Commission on Fire Protection or the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas, or as fire protection personnel as defined by the Government Code.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Texas Department of Transportation design and issue these specialty license plates without any associated fees for the retired firefighters. The provisions outlined in this bill are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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