License Plate Frames in Texas
It is an offense to display a plate with blurring or reflective matter that significantly impairs readability of the state name or the plate number, an unauthorized sticker or emblem that interferes with readability, or attached material that distorts angular visibility or automated detection, obscures half or more of the state name, or alters the letters, numbers, or plate color.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
It is an offense to display a plate with blurring or reflective matter that significantly impairs readability of the state name or the plate number, an unauthorized sticker or emblem that interferes with readability, or attached material that distorts angular visibility or automated detection, obscures half or more of the state name, or alters the letters, numbers, or plate color. Covers: banned where they distort readability or automated detection.
Specific Limits
- Covers
- banned where they distort readability or automated detection
- Must stay visible
- the state name and the plate number
Exceptions & Exemptions
License plate frames are allowed but must not cover or obscure any part of the license plate number, letters, registration stickers, or state identification. Covers that obstruct the view of the license plate are prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions
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