§ 504.315 — MILITARY SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE.

Texas § 504.315

• Jurisdiction: Texas
• Code TN: Transportation Code

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Sec. 504.315. MILITARY SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE. (a) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Bronze Star Medal and Bronze Star Medal with Valor. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Bronze Star Medal emblem and must include the words "Bronze Star Medal" at the bottom of each plate. License plates issued under this subsection to recipients of the Bronze Star Medal with Valor that are not personalized must also include the letter "V" as a prefix or suffix to the numerals on each plate.
(a-1) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Air Medal and Air Medal with Valor. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Air Medal emblem and must include the words "Air Medal" at the bottom of each plate. License plates issued under this subsection to recipients of the Air Medal with Valor that are not personalized must also include the letter "V" as a prefix or suffix to the numerals on each plate. Section 504.702 does not apply to license plates authorized by this subsection.
(b) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Distinguished Service Medal emblem and the words "Distinguished Service Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
(c) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Commendation Medal or Commendation Medal with Valor for each branch of the military and for joint service. License plates issued under this subsection must include the appropriate Commendation Medal emblem and must include the name of the medal at the bottom of each plate. License plates issued under this subsection to recipients of the Commendation Medal with Valor that are not personalized must also include the letter "V" as a prefix or suffix to the numerals on each plate.
(d) The department shall issue specialty license plates for survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The license plates must include the words "Pearl Harbor Survivor." A person is eligible if the person:
(1) served in the United States armed forces;
(2) was stationed in the Hawaiian Islands on December 7, 1941; and
(3) survived the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
(e) The department shall issue specialty license plates to a recipient of a Congressional Medal of Honor awarded under Title 10, United States Code. The department shall assign the license plate number, and the plates may not be personalized.
(f) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Air Force Cross or Distinguished Service Cross, the Army Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, or the Medal of Honor. The license plates must include the words "Legion of Valor."
(g) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Purple Heart. License plates issued under this subsection must include:
(1) the Purple Heart emblem;
(2) the words "Purple Heart" at the bottom of each plate; and
(3) the letters "PH" as a prefix or suffix to the numerals on the plate if the plate is not personalized.
(h) The department shall issue special license plates for recipients of the Silver Star Medal. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Silver Star Medal emblem and must include the words "Silver Star Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
(i) A vehicle registered under this section must be for the use of the applicant who qualifies under this section.
(j) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal emblem and must include the words "Defense Meritorious Service Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
(k) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Meritorious Service Medal emblem and must include the words "Meritorious Service Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
(l) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Coast Guard Medal. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Coast Guard Medal emblem and must include the words "Coast Guard Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
(m) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Airman's Medal. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Airman's Medal emblem and must include the words "Airman's Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
(n) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Soldier's Medal. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Soldier's Medal emblem and must include the words "Soldier's Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
(o) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Navy and Marine Corps Medal. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Navy and Marine Corps Medal emblem and must include the words "Navy and Marine Corps Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
(p) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Prisoner of War Medal. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Prisoner of War Medal emblem and must include the words "Prisoner of War Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
(q) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal emblem and must include the words "Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal" at the bottom of each plate.
(r) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal emblem and must include the words "Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal" at the bottom of each plate. License plates issued under this subsection that are not personalized must also include the letter "B" as a prefix or suffix to the numerals on each plate.
(s) The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. License plates issued under this subsection must include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal emblem and must include the words "Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal" at the bottom of each plate.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1320, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 358 (S.B. 274 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191 ), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2007. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1166 (H.B. 191 ), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2007. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969 ), Sec. 27.001(103), eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 460 (S.B. 1755 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 559 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357 ), Sec. 182, eff. January 1, 2012. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093 ), Sec. 22.001(51), eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 223 (H.B. 120 ), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 223 (H.B. 120 ), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 223 (H.B. 120 ), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1010 (H.B. 2485 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 193 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 716 (H.B. 1273 ), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 716 (H.B. 1273 ), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1028 (H.B. 1364 ), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2016. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488 ), Sec. 24.001(51), eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488 ), Sec. 24.001(52), eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 914 (S.B. 1371 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 449 (H.B. 912 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 480 (H.B. 659 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 309 (S.B. 927 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.