Tuesday, July 29 | Opening General Session

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Leadership Panel & General Session

From Temporary to Metal Plates (What Dealers Need to Know)

Tuesday General Session

You won’t find this information anywhere else. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) officials will present an urgent and timely update about the switch from paper temporary tags to metal plates at the 2025 TIADA Conference & Expo. TxDMV senior-level representatives will provide everything you need to know about the elimination of paper temporary tags in Texas.

Effective July 1, 2025, HB 718, the law eliminating paper tags, requires several changes for dealers, including issuing metal license plates and maintaining a database of issued plates. TIADA is actively working to ensure a smooth transition for its members, and it is bringing TxDMV to the Conference to help make sure dealers are fully aware of the required changes and implementation procedures. This is a developing and major issue for independent dealers, and TxDMV has begun the process to enact the law, and more information will be available by the time of this presentation.