Texas House Bill HB1385

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

• Out of House Committee: 4/18/11
• Introduced: 2/16/11
• Voted on by House: 4/27/11
• Refer: 3/1/11
• Report Pass: 4/14/11
• Engrossed: 4/27/11
• Refer: 5/2/11

Caption

Relating to personalization of certain license plates issued to veterans with disabilities.

Impact

The introduction of HB1385 could potentially enhance the visibility and identity of veterans who have disabilities. By allowing for personal touches on license plates, the bill aims to honor their service while fostering a sense of community and individuality among veterans. This change is expected to apply statewide, thus benefiting a considerable number of veterans across Texas who obtain these specialized plates.

Summary

House Bill 1385 amends the Transportation Code of Texas to allow personalization of certain license plates issued to veterans with disabilities. Specifically, the bill enables these license plates to be customized with up to four additional characters, alongside the required designation of 'DV', which stands for 'Disabled Veteran'. This legislative change reflects an effort to provide veterans with more opportunities for self-expression and recognition through their vehicle registration.

Contention

While the bill seems to have universal appeal due to its focus on supporting veterans, there may be underlying concerns related to the implementation and administration of personalized license plates. Some may question whether the increase in personalization will cause confusion or administrative challenges for state agencies tasked with managing vehicle registrations and ensuring compliance with existing regulations. However, these are speculative concerns rather than points of active contention at this stage.