S.B. No. 461
AN ACT
relating to the design and issuance of license plates for United
States paratroopers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 504.307, Transportation Code, is amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 504.307. UNITED STATES PARATROOPERS [AIRBORNE
PARACHUTISTS]. (a) The department shall issue specialty license
plates for [persons] active and former members of the United States
armed services who have:
(1) satisfactorily completed the prescribed
proficiency tests while assigned or attached to an airborne unit or
the Airborne Department of the United States Army Infantry School;
or
(2) participated in at least one combat parachute
jump.
(b) The license plates must include:
(1) a likeness of the parachutist badge authorized by
the Department of the Army; and
(2) the words "U.S. Paratrooper."
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 461 passed the Senate on
March 22, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 461 passed the House on
May 23, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 142, Nays 0, one
present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor