Texas Replaces Temp. Paper Plates With Metal
House Bill 718 – Replacing Temporary Tags with Metal License Plates
Important information for motor vehicle dealers, county tax assessor-collectors, law enforcement, and the public
The Texas Legislature enacted House Bill 718 (HB 718) during the 88th Legislative Session in 2023 to address concerns related to the fraudulent use of paper license tags. The new law and associated administrative rules mandate significant operational changes for the Texas motor vehicle industry effective July 1, 2025.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is using all available avenues to provide the necessary information on operational changes and resources to support a smooth transition to the new policies, procedures, and logistics affecting motor vehicle dealers, county tax assessor-collectors, front-line law enforcement, and individuals buying or selling a motor vehicle.
April 30, 2025
- Requirement for licensed motor vehicle dealers to complete webDEALER training. Dealers who complete webDEALER training by this date will receive plates in advance of those who have not completed the training.
May 2025
- Licensed dealers with active webDEALER accounts may begin ordering and receiving license plate inventory allocations.
July 1, 2025
- All licensed dealers must issue metal license plates to buyers at the time of sale. Temporary tags will no longer be available to be printed for use.
- All licensed dealers must use webDEALER to process title and registration applications for vehicle sales.
- County Tax Assessor-Collector offices and Regional Service Centers begin issuing Temporary Registration metal plates for 30-Day and One-Trip Permits.
More Information From The Bill
