By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 1568 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the issuance of Animal Friendly specialty license plates. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 504.605(a), Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates including the words "Animal Friendly." and shall issue other specialty license plates designed to benefit animal welfare and spay-neuter programs in Texas. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Texas Humane Legislation Network. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.