How the new metal plates in Texas work As of July 1, 2025, motor vehicle dealers will no longer issue certain paper temporary tags and will instead issue metal license plates at the time of sale.

A new law banning temporary paper license plates in Texas has officially taken effect, replacing them with metal plates in an effort to combat widespread fraud.

Starting Tuesday, newly-purchased vehicles will now have temporary metal plates instead of paper plates.

A Texas law aimed at eliminating paper license plates will go into effect on July 1, 2025. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill in June 2023.

Starting July 1, Texas will eliminate all dealer-issued temporary paper license plates in favor of permanent metal plates at the point of sale. The change is mandated by House Bill 718, passed by ...

Texas eliminates paper license plates next week as the state moves to combat vehicle registration fraud and theft. Every vehicle purchased after July 1 will require a metal plate right off the bat.

The new law goes into effect next week. Police officers are warning drivers to protect themselves as thieves could start stealing metal license plates.

Auto dealership officials have said some people were fabricating printed paper plates and selling them illegally, often to criminals.

Texas paper plates are going away as a new law, HB 718, goes into effect July 1 to combat crime and enhance security.

Texans will no longer be given a temporary paper license plate when purchasing a new car and instead will receive metal plates.