S.B. No. 1568 amends the Transportation Code to introduce a new specialty license plate featuring the phrase "Spay. Neuter. Adopt." This addition is made through the insertion of Subsection (a-1), which mandates the Texas Department of Transportation to design and issue these plates alongside the existing license plates. Furthermore, the bill modifies Subsection (b) to clarify that after deducting administrative costs, the fees collected from the issuance of both the standard and the new specialty plates will be deposited into the animal friendly account established by Section 828.014 of the Health and Safety Code.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and the House with significant support. The initiative aims to promote animal welfare by encouraging the public to adopt responsible pet ownership practices through the visibility of these specialty plates.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 504.605 (Transportation Code 504)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 504.605 (Transportation Code 504)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 504.605 (Transportation Code 504)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 504.605 (Transportation Code 504)
Enrolled: Transportation Code 504.605 (Transportation Code 504)