Texas § TN.504.943 - OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT LICENSE PLATE
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § TN.504.943 — OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT LICENSE PLATE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ TN.504.943. OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT LICENSE PLATE
OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT LICENSE PLATE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway, during a registration period, a motor vehicle that does not display two license plates that: (1) have been assigned by the department for the period; and (2) comply with department rules regarding the placement of license plates. (b) A person commits an offense if the person operates on a public highway during a registration period a road tractor, motorcycle, trailer, or semitrailer that does not display a license plate that: (1) has been assigned by the department for the period; and (2) complies with department rules regarding the placement of license plates. (c) This section does not apply to a dealer operating a vehicle as provided by law. (d) A court may dismiss a charge brought under Subsection (a)(1) if the defendant: (1) remedies the defect before the defendant's first court appearance; and (2) pays a reimbursement fee not to exceed $10. (e) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357 ), Sec. 221, eff. January 1, 2012. Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 260 (H.B. 625 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346 ), Sec. 2.65, eff. January 1, 2020. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 919 (S.B. 1923 ), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2021.
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § TN.504.943
What does The Texas Constitution § TN.504.943 cover?
Section TN.504.943 ("OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT LICENSE PLATE") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § TN.504.943?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § TN.504.943" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § TN.504.943 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.