The Texas Humane Legislation Network unveiled a new design for the Animal-Friendly license plate in a news release Monday.
The network partnered with Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of State Health Services to develop and release the plate design.
The plate features updated language from the previous design, adding the word “adopt” to read “Spay. Neuter. Adopt.” This is meant to emphasize the importance of adopting from local shelters, according to the release.
During the 89th Texas Legislature this year, Senate Bill 1568 was passed, which enabled DSHS to diversify license plate designs to boost public interest and awareness of the Texas Animal-Friendly Program.
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The new plate is part of the Animal-Friendly License Plate Program, which was established in 1997.
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The plate is available for purchase for $30, with $22 going toward supporting spaying and neutering initiatives across Texas, the release said.
The funds raised from the original plate design reached over $6 million, according to the release.
The design is part of the Animal-Friendly License Plate Program, which was established in 1997. The program set up the Animal-Friendly Fund, which supports spay and neuter initiatives at local shelters and nonprofit organizations across Texas, the release said.
“These new plates are more than just a design update — they’re a reminder of what Texans can accomplish when compassion meets action,” Shelby Bobosky, executive director of the Texas Humane Legislation Network, said. “Every plate purchased helps reduce shelter overpopulation and supports local organizations working tirelessly to provide spay, neuter and adoption services across the state.”
To order the new plate, visit MyPlates.com.