As we reported when it passed in 2023, a Texas law set to take effect in 2025 outlaws nearly all paper temporary tags. Now a new report reveals that car dealerships are pushing back ahead of the deadline, casting doubt on whether the change will proceed as planned.
The dealer resistance highlights the friction that can arise when reforms threaten established practices. Whether the law survives the lobbying effort will determine if Texas finally curbs the fraud and abuse long associated with paper temporary tags.