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New Temporary Metal Plates - Information for Texas Dealers

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Ann Mullen

President at Mullen Insurance Agency, Inc. - Garland, Texas

A New Texas State Law (House Bill 718) Goes Into Effect On July 1st, 2025

  • Eliminates six (6) paper tags and permits.
  • Creates four (4) new metal license plates to replace paper tags and permits.
  • Requires that license plates remain with a vehicle when sold or transferred.
  • Requires dealers to use webDEALER to submit transactions.
  • Requires dealers to submit a Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTN) at the time of retail
    sale or transfer

Allocation of Temporary Metal Plates & Maximums

The allocations for the current dealer metal plates can be found at  – Dealer License Plates | TxDMV.gov

The maximum number of dealer’s temporary metal plates are shown in the tables below.

Mullen Insurance Agency Is Ready To Help

Our clients can rest assured, knowing our priority is providing a quality product with a competitive premium as we have done for the last thirty-three years.  That goal remains and the chosen replacement products meet our standards and our clients’ needs. 

Do not hesitate to contact me.  I’m eager to receive your feedback, questions and comments.  If you have specific subjects or insurance concerns you would like to discuss, please let me know.  [email protected] or www.mulleninsurance.com

If you’d like additional information on insurance for your business or you’d like to request a quote, please visit https://mulleinsurance.com/#Insurance-quote or give us a call at 972-681-6297.

Ann Mullen-Martin
President
MULLEN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC

Mullen Insurance Agency

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