# Texas' Plan To Stop Fake License Plates Isn't Working As Intended

> Since the beginning of July 2025, most Texas temporary paper license plates have been replaced by new metal plates with colored stripes to indicate their purpose.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2090871/texas-fake-license-plate-paper-tag-plan/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6980efbd27ae4c9fbeee6ba5)
- **Published:** 2026-02-02
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #plates #license #tags #texas #fake #help #intended #markings
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