Texas SB858 increases penalties for operating a vehicle with a wrong license plate or registration insignia.

Texas SB858 amends the Transportation Code to increase criminal penalties for operating a vehicle with a wrong license plate or registration insignia. The bill makes it a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $200, for operating a vehicle with a license plate or registration insignia issued for a different vehicle. If the person knows the license plate is stolen or issued for a different vehicle, the fine can increase to $500. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas SB858 increases penalties for operating a vehicle with a wrong license plate or registration insignia.

Texas SB858 amends the Transportation Code to increase criminal penalties for operating a vehicle with a wrong license plate or registration insignia. The bill makes it a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $200, for operating a vehicle with a license plate or registration insignia issued for a different vehicle. If the person knows the license plate is stolen or issued for a different vehicle, the fine can increase to $500. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.