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SB 2141EffectiveBecame law

Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to state and federal judges.

89(R) · Regular SessionTexas SenateLast action May 29, 2025

Bill overview

Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to state and federal judges.

Reference notes

SB 2141 sources, status methodology and verification

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Methodology

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Last verified

Legislative record synchronized August 29, 2026 at 8:55 PM UTC; latest recorded official action May 29, 2025.

Bill → law → agency context

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Bill → law status

SB 2141 is recorded as enacted

Current status
Effective
Signed
May 29, 2025
Effective
September 1, 2025

Official fiscal-note agency context

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KeepTXRed explanation

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KeepTXRed summary

This law authorizes the specialty license plate or plates described in the bill: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to state and federal judges.

What would change

The enrolled Act directs or authorizes the applicable state agency to issue the specified specialty plate or plates under Texas motor-vehicle registration law.

Who may be affected

Eligible vehicle owners, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, and any organizations or funds connected to the specialty-plate program.

When it would take effect

The recorded effective date is September 1, 2025.

Limits and uncertainty

The Act authorizes the plate program; actual issuance, fees, eligibility, design approval, and availability remain subject to TxDMV implementation and applicable registration law.

Editorial sources and review notes

Concise official-source review based on Texas Legislature Online enrolled text, bill summary, stages, and the production legislative record. Kept intentionally short because the Act is primarily commemorative/designation legislation.

Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.

Current status

Effective

Effective on 9/1/25

Latest official action

Effective on 9/1/25

May 29, 2025 · senate

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Committee history

  1. Transportation

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Legislative timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

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  2. Signed by the Governor

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  3. Sent to the Governor

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  4. Signed in the House

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  5. Signed in the Senate

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  6. Reported enrolled

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  7. House passage reported

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  8. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

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  9. Record vote

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  10. Passed

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  11. Read 3rd time

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  12. Placed on Local, Consent, and Res. Calendar

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  13. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

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  14. Record vote

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  15. Passed to 3rd reading

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  16. Read 2nd time

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  17. Laid out in lieu of companion

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  18. Considered in Local & Consent Calendars

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  19. Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar

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  20. Committee report distributed

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  21. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

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  22. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

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  23. Recommended to be sent to Local & Consent

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  24. Considered in formal meeting

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  25. Referred to Transportation

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  26. Read first time

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  27. Received from the Senate

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  28. Reported engrossed

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  29. Record vote

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  30. Passed

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  31. Read 3rd time

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  32. Three day rule suspended

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  33. Vote recorded in Journal

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  34. Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment

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  35. Laid before the Senate

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  36. Placed on local & uncontested calendar

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  37. Committee report printed and distributed

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  38. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

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  39. Reported favorably as substituted

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  40. Vote taken in committee

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  41. Considered in public hearing

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  42. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

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  43. Referred to Transportation

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  44. Read first time

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  45. Filed

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  46. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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