PURPOSE
To clarify the procedures for processing prorated State Official Specialty License Plate renewals.

DETAILS
House Bill 2971, enacted during the 78^th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, changed the expiration date of all State Official Specialty License Plates from March to December, effective September 1, 2003. The Registration and Title System (RTS) has been updated to reflect this change. At the time of renewal, RTS will automatically prorate the registration renewal fees to reflect the December expiration.

DEPARTMENT ACTION

• order the manufacture of plates with "DEC 04" expiration;
• send an updated list of State Officials to the counties; and
• send each State Official a renewal letter notifying them of the availability of their plates (example attached).

COUNTY ACTION:
Upon receipt of the "DEC 04" license plates and list of State Officials, the county will:

• verify inventory received and compare with the State Official list; and
• report any inconsistencies to the Special Plates Branch.

VTR CONTACT PERSON(S)
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact your local Texas Department of Transportation, Vehicle Titles and Registration Division Regional Office or the Special Plates Branch at 512/374-5010. Thank you.

In some cases the Registration and Title Bulletins (RTB) contain attachments. If you require a copy of the original signed RTB and the attachments, please email your request with the RTB number to VTR Info Request/Open Records. Repeat requests are subject to charges in accordance with Open Record policies. A subscription service is also available for an annual fee of $250. Subscribers will automatically receive all RTB mailings as they are issued.