Texas fleet license plates

If you operate interstate, you may qualify for apportioned registration. All apportioned accounts are maintained in our online system, TxIRP. All new account applications must be processed through your Regional Service Center. Once your account is set-up, you may obtain online access to make changes to and renew your registration:. Box , Austin, TX As a result of House Bill passed during the 83rd legislative session, the State of Texas stopped issuing inspection stickers and transitioned to a "Two Steps, One Sticker" vehicle inspection and registration program.

Since March 1, , your vehicle is no longer issued an inspection sticker and your cab card or registration receipt will serve as proof of inspection and registration. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call our office at ; or visit us online at www. Registration fees are calculated based on distance percentages for each jurisdiction in which your vehicle or fleet operates. Commercial Vehicle Registration August 19, Apportioned Registration International Registration Plan IRP — for vehicles used in two or more jurisdictions that allocate or proportionally register vehicles and is used for the transportation of persons for hire; or designed or used for the transportation of property and: has two axles and a gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight in excess of 26, pounds; or has three or more axles, regardless of weight; or is used in combination, when the weight of such combination exceeds 26, pounds gross vehicle weight.

Combination Registration Only one plate is issued. When it was launched in June , it began the seven-character plate number. After 33 years, Texas' growth exhausted the six character alpha-numeric plate patterns.

The new passenger vehicle plate patterns began with two letters, followed by a number and then a letter and three numbers. The plate design was selected by Texans in an online e-Vote. Unfortunately, the plate design was not favored by law enforcement, and some Texans complained the plate's colors clashed with their vehicle color.

This license plate was introduced in , and These plates represent the last of a Texas era. The design has the distinction of being the last stamped plate in Texas history, and also the last general-issue plate issued with six characters. The design of this plate features a little bit of everything, including a space shuttle, oil derrick, and cowboy on a horse. When it was launched in , it became the first Texas plate to use three colors - blue, red and black.

History of Texas License Plates. Specialty License Plate Revenue. Specialty license plates give your vehicle a personal touch. The license plates catalog of our website gives instructions on how to apply for these plates. For additional assistance, please contact your local county tax assessor-collector's office.

Order Specialty License Plates. You may check the availability of a personalized phrase, letter or number combination through myplates. Personalized plate fees are collected in addition to your registration fees and other applicable fees.

These plates are custom manufactured based on your order. Specialty license plates with random or personalized numbers are issued for a one, five, or ten year term.