Texas Vanity Plate Rules & Restrictions
Everything you need to know about what's allowed (and what's not) on Texaspersonalized license plates.
Texas Plate Requirements at a Glance
Maximum Characters
7
Minimum Characters
2
Allowed Characters
Letters, numbers, and spaces (no hyphens)
Texas Specific Rules
- Maximum 7 characters including spaces
- Letters, numbers, and spaces only
- No hyphens or special characters
- Base personalization starts at $70/year
- Premium combinations up to $395/year
- Managed by MyPlates.com (private vendor)
- Subject to TxDMV and MyPlates approval
- Some character combinations are reserved
- Background designs have varying prices
What Will Get Your Application Rejected
My Plates (Official Texas Vendor) reviews all vanity plate applications. Here's what will definitely get rejected:
Texas Prohibited Content
- Profane or vulgar language
- Obscene or sexual content
- Racial or discriminatory terms
- Drug references
- Gang-related terminology
- Government impersonation
- Trademarked terms without authorization
- Combinations deemed offensive by review
Tips to Get Your Plate Approved
Keep it simple and clear
Plates that are easy to read are more likely to be approved.
Avoid creative spellings of banned words
Reviewers know all the tricks. "A55" isn't fooling anyone.
Have backup options ready
Your first choice might be taken. Prepare 2-3 alternatives.
Check availability first
Use our checker to verify your plate is available before applying.
What If My Application Is Rejected?
If My Plates (Official Texas Vendor) rejects your application, you typically can:
- 1.Submit a different plate combination at no additional fee
- 2.Request a refund of your application fee
- 3.In some cases, appeal the decision with an explanation
Contact My Plates (Official Texas Vendor) directly for their specific appeal process.
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