Authorities warn fake metal license plates are replacing paper tag fraud across Texas ...

Last year, Texas got rid of paper tags, trying to combat fraud, but now the issue has moved to metal plates. If you're buying a used car online, you should be careful.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following years of widespread fraud and abuse that touched every state, Texas is eliminating most temporary paper license plates and replacing them with new color-coded metal ones. The ...

Each year, Texas denies thousands of license plate requests. State law prohibits inappropriate content on personalized plates ...

Temporary paper license plates are convenient, but can also be problematic. While they’re easy for dealers to use, they’re also child’s play for criminals to forge. That’s why Texas is about to switch ...

Starting July 1, Texas will eliminate all dealer-issued temporary paper license plates in favor of permanent metal plates at the point of sale. The change is mandated by House Bill 718, passed by the ...

Fake license plates used to be a niche scam. Now they are a daily headache […] ...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Temporary paper license plates are now a thing of the past in Texas, and law enforcement is calling it a major step forward in fighting crime. “This is a major problem,” said Lt.

KPRC 2’s series of investigations into the problem back in 2021 pushed lawmakers to tackle the issue. Investigative reporter Amy Davis explains the next big step in solving the paper tag problem. July ...

Temporary paper license plates will be a thing of the past in Texas. The state will largely eliminate paper license plates, replacing them with metal ones, starting Tuesday. For years, the state ...

MIDLAND, Texas — A major change is rolling out on Texas roads, and it’s stamped in metal. Starting July 1, Texas will eliminate most paper temporary license tags, replacing them with metal plates ...