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Does Texas require you to have two plates on your vehicle?

If you’ve ever taken a trip around our country, you’ve probably noticed a tiny discrepancy, but one that holds high importance in local laws – some states will only require you to have a rear license plate, but others (a majority of them, actually) need you to have tags on both the front and rear of your model. Does Texas require you to have two plates on your vehicle, then? We’ll show you today!

Texas license plate requirements

There are 31 states in America that require you to have two plates on your car, and Texas is one of them, even though most of its bordering states only need you to have one. However, there are bills circulating in the state legislature that would allow cars priced at over $60,000 to only need a rear plate. Time will tell if this is passed, but shifts in public perception about two plates make it a definite possibility.

Typical scene during rush hour. A traffic jam with rows of cars. Shallow depth of field.

What are the benefits of having two plates on your model?

Like most vehicle regulations and requirements, there are reasons why two plates are required in over half of our united states. It might be more expensive to get two tags, but it’s much easier for law enforcement officials to identify and detect a vehicle if there’s a plate on both the front and rear of your car. Because of this, locating and tracking a stolen vehicle is a much easier proposition.

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Can you get plates installed on a car at a dealership?

Yes! In fact, it’s required by state law. When you purchase a used model here at Carizma Motors, we’ll take care of getting license plates on your vehicle, as well as getting you a title in your name, or the lienholder that you’re working with if you choose to go the financing route.

Test drive a used vehicle at Carizma Motors in Lubbock TX

Speaking of which, you’re more than welcome to come stop by our Carizma Motors lot and check out our used inventory today. Our sales team would be more than happy to help you find the car, truck or SUV that you’ve been dreaming of.