Here’s what you need to know New state law streamlines car-buying process by requiring dealers to issue metal plates at the time of sale By Maria Salette Ontiveros Trending Reporter Jun. 25, 2025 ...

Ban on temporary paper license plates Starting July 1, HB 718, which was signed into law in 2023, will require everyone in the state of Texas to have a hard, metal license plate.

When Texas drivers purchase a vehicle, they will leave the lot with permanent metal tags already installed. It’s a new law aimed at curbing crime, but thieves may still target your plates.

Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 718 on June 12, 2023, during the 88th Legislative Session, replacing all Texas paper license plates with metal ones. The new law went into effect today.

Powderhorn State Park, located northwest of Port O'Connor on Matagorda Bay, is made up of a mosaic of coastal woodlands, prairies, and wetlands that are largely intact, according to TPWD.