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Texas Reads Specialty License Plate
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
managing this fund?
House Bill 1227, introduced by Representative Jesse Jones in
the 76th Legislature, set up the New Millennium Reading Grant
Program (since changed to the Texas Reads Program) account and
authorizes the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to
"make grants from it to fund programs to promote reading provided
by public libraries."
How will my purchase of a Texas Reads
license plate benefit reading programs?
Texas public libraries are encouraged to apply for a Texas Reads
grant. The grants are available now, and the Texas State Library
and Archives Commission expects to award $15,000 this year. The
more Texas Reads plates that are sold, the more money that is
available for grants under this program. Tell everyone you know
about the Texas Reads plates!
How much of the $30 fee that I pay in addition
to my regular registration fee will go to libraries?
Only eight dollars of the fee will go to the Texas Department
of Transportation to offset their costs. The rest of the money
collected for the specialty plates -- $22.00 -- will go into the
fund. And that's not just when you buy your plates the first time,
that's a donation you make every year to the fund when you renew
and get a new sticker for your windshield!
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How long will it take to get my plates?
Just like any specialty or personalized license plate, it will
take about two weeks from the date you purchase your plates for
them to arrive. You will be notified by mail when your plates
have been sent to your local County Tax Assessor-Collector's office.
You'll go to that office and turn in your current license plates
and pick up you new Texas Reads plates.
Do I have to wait until my current plates
expire to get my new Texas Reads plates?
No. You can order Texas Reads license plates at any time.
Your County Tax Assessor-Collector will adjust your vehicle registration
expiration date and prorate registration fees accordingly.
What happens when I pick up my new plate?
You turn in your current windshield validation sticker and receive
a new sticker. You will also pay your regular annual vehicle registration
fee and receive a credit for the remaining time on your previous
registration payment. Proof of financial responsibility, such
as a liability insurance card or policy, is also required at this
time.
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Can I transfer my license plate to another
vehicle that I own, or one that I might buy in the future?
Plates can be transferred to another vehicle you own by obtaining
a corrected vehicle registration form from your County Tax office.
How does the annual renewal work with the
Texas Reads license plate?
You will receive a notice annually offering you the option to
renew your Texas Reads plates for $30. This notice will
come from the Texas Department of Transportation and is separate
from your vehicle registration renewal that is sent by your local
County Tax Assessor-Collector. Just send in your $30 to TxDOT.
You will register your vehicle through your local tax office and
they will provide you with new stickers for your vehicle.
Can I have my Texas Reads plates personalized?
Yes! Create your own personal statement in addition to Texas
Reads! Add a $40 personalized fee to your $30 fee for Texas
Reads specialty plates (total $70), and you can have up to
five characters on your plate. For details, see our application
form and instructions page, or check with your County Tax Office.
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How do I order my new Texas Reads license
plate?
It's easy. An application form is available on this site for
you to download and print. You should then mail the completed
form, along with a check made payable to the Texas Department
of Transportation. Forms are also available at your County Tax
Office.
How do I get more information?
Contact the Texas State Library and Archives Commission at 512-463-5460
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. You may also e-mail pio@tsl.state.tx.us.
Thank you for supporting public libraries!
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