LICENSE PLATE FLIPPER; OFFENSE.
Tex. TRANSP Code § 504.9465.
in effect(a) In this section, "license plate flipper" means a manual, electronic, or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle and:
(1) switch between two or more license plates for the purpose of allowing a motor vehicle operator to change the license plate displayed on the operator's vehicle; or
(2) hide a license plate from view by flipping the license plate so that the license plate number is not visible.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence purchases or possesses a license plate flipper. An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.
(c) A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence manufactures, sells, offers to sell, or otherwise distributes a license plate flipper. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 809 (S.B. 1757 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 504.946 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296 ), Sec. 21.001(57), eff. September 1, 2015.