There is quite a lot of conflicting information concerning antique/classic license plates for Texas cars. I've called TxDot several times and gotten vague or different answers, all of which causes me to think that the actual rules are buried in confusion. At issue is whether or not you are required to display front and rear license plates on a classic or antique car. The general received wisdom is, yes, you have to display both plates if two were originally required. You can, of course, not display a front license plate, a quite a lot of people do (I went for years without one) but I was curious about what the law requires.
Tonight I found an interesting comment from an official Texas site.
"The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has two types of plates available specifically for older vehicles.
Antique plates are for vehicles at least 25 years old that are used strictly for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities. (Occasional trips to the repair shop are permitted.)
Only one antique plate per vehicle is issued (Emphasis mine). To apply for the plate, complete the antique application form and bring it or mail it to your local county tax office. The plate cannot be personalized.
The plate is valid in five-year increments. For vehicles built before 1921, the yearly fee is $8, while it's $10 per year for vehicles manufactured after that. Local additional fees may apply."
Now, there are various ways to look at this of course and if you call your TxDot/DMV you'll probably be told you have to display two plates. But that's not exactly what this statement implies. I note that there's no additional clarification about having to display two plates. It specifically mentions ONE plate.
Tonight I found an interesting comment from an official Texas site.
"The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has two types of plates available specifically for older vehicles.
Antique plates are for vehicles at least 25 years old that are used strictly for antique exhibitions, parades, and related activities. (Occasional trips to the repair shop are permitted.)
Only one antique plate per vehicle is issued (Emphasis mine). To apply for the plate, complete the antique application form and bring it or mail it to your local county tax office. The plate cannot be personalized.
The plate is valid in five-year increments. For vehicles built before 1921, the yearly fee is $8, while it's $10 per year for vehicles manufactured after that. Local additional fees may apply."
Now, there are various ways to look at this of course and if you call your TxDot/DMV you'll probably be told you have to display two plates. But that's not exactly what this statement implies. I note that there's no additional clarification about having to display two plates. It specifically mentions ONE plate.