88R712 JAM-D By: Bailes H.B. No. 539 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the issuance of distinguishing license plates for farm and ranch vehicles. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 502.433(d), Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: (d) The department shall provide distinguishing license plates for a vehicle registered under this section. The department shall provide a person who registers a vehicle under this section the option of being issued a distinguishing license plate that includes the text "Farm Vehicle" or "Ranch Vehicle". SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.