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NEW GREEN CAMO PLATE BENEFITS TEXAS MILITARY - May 2013
Available Starting May 15
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MIDLAND HS OFFICIAL TEXAS LICENSE PLATES - March 2013
MHS Out to Set a Record March 20
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SAVE THOUSANDS ON 7-LETTER PLATES - February 2013
7-letter Texas license plates available March 5-11
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$25,000 for HOUSTON Plate - January 2013
Great Plate Auction 2013 on January 25
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ONE TEXANS WILL OWN 'INDYCAR' - January 2013
Great Plate Auction 2013 on January 25
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THE MOST EXPENSIVE LICENSE PLATE SOLD IN TEXAS? - January 2013
Great Plate Auction 2013 on January 25
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NEW AUCTION PLATE ANNOUNCED: 'BENTLEY' UP FOR BIDS! - December 2012
5 Plates Added to 2013 Great Plate Auction in Houston January 25
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NEW AUCTION PLATE ANNOUNCED: 'ROCKETS' UP FOR BIDS! - December 2012
New Rockets plate also approved
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DYNAMO ANNOUNCED FOR GREAT PLATE AUCTION 2013 - December 2012
HOUSTON & DYNAMO up for sale
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2013 GREAT PLATE AUCTION - November 2012
2013 Great Plate Auction in Houston January 25
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TEXANS BOUGHT 1300 7-LETTER PLATES IN 9 DAYS - October 2012
Fun Plates Raised $265,000 for State General Revenue Fund
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7-LETTER PERSONALIZED PLATES AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER - October 2012
7 characters available for only 7 days
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TEXANS RAISED $3000 IN ONE MONTH TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER - October 2012
Money helps National Breast Cancer Foundation help Texans
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TEXAS A&M WINS MYPLATES.COM 2012 PLATE PLAYOFFS - September 2012
A&M is first to reach 100 new plate sales
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NEW WILDFLOWER PLATE BENEFITS TEXAS OUTDOORS - September 2012
"Natural Texas" Plate Benefits Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation
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PINK PLATES SUPPORT BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN TEXAS - September 2012
$10 for Each September Sale of Six Pink Designs in Texas Plates
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MYPLATES.COM 2012 PLATE PLAYOFFS DEPEND ON FANS IN TEXAS - September 2012
Will Out-of-State Schools Beat Texas Schools in Texas?
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HIGHLAND PARK ISD PLATE NOW AVAILABLE - September 2012
UNT's redesigned plate also ready for purchase
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PL8-A-DAY GIVEAWAY GRAND PRIZE WINNER ANNOUNCED - August 2012
Facebook contest gives free plates to 35 Texans
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TOP 10 MONEYMAKERS AMONG COLLEGE PLATES - August 2012
UT #1 in national list and My Plates' list
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METROPLEX AUTO DEALERSHIPS OFFER FREE MY PLATES - July 2012
DFW dealers now give customers a more personalized buying experience
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SMU RELEASES NEW OFFICIAL TEXAS LICENSE PLATE - July 2012
Mustangs Redesigned Plates at MyPlates.com
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PUBLIC COMMENT OPEN FOR "SUPPORT STATE TROOPERS" PLATE - July 2012
New Plate to Benefit the Texas DPS Troopers Foundation
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HELP THE HOUSTON ROCKETS REDESIGN THEIR LICENSE PLATE - July 2012
New Official Texas License Plates from MyPlates.com
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USA FLAG PLATE FREE WITH PURCHASE JULY 1-8 - July 2012
Join These Texans in a Year-Round Celebration of America
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NEW KELLER WILLIAMS OFFICIAL TEXAS LICENSE PLATE - June 2012
Real Estate Company’s Corporate License Plate Benefits Charity
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MY PLATES HONORS 100,000TH CUSTOMER - June 2012
Fort Worth Man Gets 10-Year Luxury Plate for Free
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THREE TEXANS’ STORIES SAY "MY DAD ROCKS" FOR FATHER’S DAY - June 2012
Houston, Frisco, and Fort Worth Winners Get Free Luxury My Plates
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MY PLATES ON TRACK TO EXCEED $25M GOAL - June 2012
TxDMV Estimates Austin Company Will Over Deliver $25M Guarantee
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TxDMV WANTS YOUR OPINION ON NEW DALLAS STARS PLATE - May 2012
Go online now to share your opinion
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THREE MOMS HONORED THROUGH LICENSE PLATES - May 2012
Houston, Irving, and Arlington moms win big
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NEW TEXAS LICENSE PLATES AVAILABLE TODAY - March 2012
And 7-for-7 is March 7
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7-FOR-7 IS MARCH 7-14 - March 2012
Just a few days to get 7-letter personalized plates
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WEAR YOUR HEART ON YOUR BUMPER - February 2012
Three Texans win love story license plates
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5 NEW TEXAS LICENSE PLATES APPROVED - December 2011
The Texas Department of Vehicles Board approves five new specialty plates
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7 FOR 7 MAKES $300,000 FOR TEXAS IN ONE WEEK - November 2011
Texans Ordered 1600+ Seven-Character Personalized Plates
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7 FOR 7 SET FOR NOVEMBER 7 AT 7AM - November 2011
Texans Have 7 Days to Get 7-Character Personalized Plates
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18 NEW TEXAS PLATES AVAILABLE NOW! - September 2011
From Turkeys to Spurs to Wildcats
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7 NEW DESIGNS FOR 7 CHARACTER PLATES! - September 2011
32 Designs Available for 7-Day Event
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7 FOR 7 STARTS NOVEMBER 7 AT 7AM! - August 2011
Texans Get 7 Days to Order 7-Character Personalized
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NEW DESIGNS IN RED, WHITE, AND BLUE - June 2011
AVAILABLE STARTING TODAY: Three 'Platriotic' License Plates for the Fourth of July
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15 NEW TEXAS PLATES AVAILABLE - May 2011
FROM BURRITOS TO BASEBALL TO BYU: 15 new Texas License Plates Now Available
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7-CHARACTERS 7 DAYS - February 2011
7-CHARACTER LICENSE PLATES FOR 7 DAYS ONLY New FREEDOM Plates For Sale for a Limited
Time
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AUCTION RESULTS - January 2011
FERRARI is the most expensive plate ever sold in Texas: COWBOYS, GOHORNS, RANGERS
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AUCTION IS TONIGHT - January 2011
THE GREAT PLATE AUCTION IS TONIGHT! It's at Cowboys Stadium, and You Can Still Register to Bid Read full release
GONE FOREVER - January 2011
These plates could be gone forever. Tomorrow night is the big night. Read full release
AUCTION ACTION - January 2011
Free event at cowboys stadium. Open field and locker room. Read full release
MOST EXPENSIVE - January 2011
What will be the most expensive license plate ever sold in Texas? Read full release
WHO WILL BE FIRST? - January 2011
Bidder's Choice Plate is Texas' First Shot at 7-Character Freedom Read full release
NEW HIGH SCHOOL PLATES - September 2010
Fans of perennial 5A powerhouses Southlake Carroll & Allen can now show their Dragons or Eagles passion Read full release
NEW COMBOS, NEW DESIGNS, NEW DATE - August 2010
My Plates is adding an additional 22 new plate combinations to the previously announced 10 Read full release
NEW PLATE CHOICES FOR NASCAR FANS - August 2010
Go online now to share your opinion about new designs proposed for official Texas license plates Read full release
LONGHORN AND PINK T PLATE AVAILABLE - April 2010
New T Plate Opens Up Combinations Taken For Decades Read full release
PERSONALIZE USING 7 CHARACTERS - March 2010
New T Plate Opens Up Combinations Taken For Decades Read full release
TEXANS CELEBRATE SUPER BOWL WIN ON NEW PLATES - February 2010
Some celebrate the Super Bowl for a day, but two Texans have decided to make their party last all year. Read full release
Longhorns Plates on Sale January 7 - January 2010
Show your UT spirit, available the day of the big game Read full release
TxDMV Asks for Longhorn Votes - December 2009
Fan Feedback Needed for New Longhorn License Plate Design Read full release
BUY HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM THE TEXAS DMV & MY PLATES - November 2009
For the First Time, Texans Can Buy License Plates as a Gift Read full release
My Plates Launches First Corporate License Plate in Texas - November 2009
RE/MAX of Texas Gets Its Own Official DMV License Plate Read full release
MY PLATES SALES START TODAY - November 2009
Texans Get Fun, Colorful Choices in Official DMV License Plates Read full release
MY PLATES SALES START TOMORROW - November 2009
Texans Get Fun, Colorful Choices in Official DMV License Plates Read full release
TxDOT Commission Approves New Lower Prices for My Plates - October 2009
My Plates Set to Launch Sales November 19 Read full release
Press
Pittsburgh Tribune - March 2013
Personalized Plates Offer License for Creativity
Read Jason Cato’s article on March 30, 2013.
Fort Worth Star Telegram - March 2013
Carroll ‘loses’ one mark, but is still big dog in license plates
Read Terry Evans’ article on March 25, 2013.
Midland Reporter - March 2013
Midland High sets new license plate record in Texas
Read article on March 22, 2013 .
Houston Chronicle - January 2013
Houston Man Pays $25,000 for Unique Plate
Read Dan X. McGraw’s article on January 28, 2013.
The Potpourri - January 2013
‘HOUSTON’ License Plate goes for Record $25,000
Read the report on January 26, 2013.
ABC/KVUE - January 2013
Man pays $25,000 for “Houston” vanity plate
Read the report on January 26, 2013.
ABC/KTRK - January 2013
Seven-character license plate auction to generate more cash for state’s general fund
Read and watch Erik Barajas’ report on January 25, 2013.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram - January 2013
Points worth noting: mascots and license plates
Read editorial on January 4, 2013.
Houston Chronicle - January 2013
Top Bidder will Own HOUSTON license plate
Read Carol Christian’s article on January 3, 2013.
Culture Map Houston - December 2012
A new round of special vanity license plates to sell for big bucks: Reveal includes Texans plate
Read Whitney Radley’s article on December 28, 2012.
Houston Business Journal - December 2012
Exclusive Texas license plates offered at auction in Houston
Read Tim Monzingo’s report on December 19, 2012.
El Paso Times - November 2012
Specialty Texas license plates available at auction
Read Vic Kolenc’s article on November 29, 2012.
D Magazine - November 2012
Texas License Plate Auction Returns
Read Bradford Pearson’s article on November 28, 2012.
Dallas Morning News - November 2012
Turning bumpers into political billboards
Read Claire Cardona’s on November 4, 2012.
Tyler Paper - October 2012
TJC Apache Belles get their own specialty license plate
Read Emily Guevara’s article on October 15, 2012.
Austin-American Statesmen - August 2012
Longhorns top sales of college merchandise for seventh straight year
Read Patrick Beach’s article on August 31, 2012.
D Magazine - August 2012
A Chat Session With MyPlates.com Saleswoman
Read the article on August 13, 2012.
NBC DFW - July 2012
Proud to be an American License Plates
Read Ty Pressley’s article on July 3, 2012.
Houston Chronicle - July 2012
U.S. flag plates arrive just in time for the Fourth of July
Read Renee C. Lee’s article on July 2, 2012.
KENS San Antonio - July 2012
Patriotic plates: You can display American flag on your car
Houston Business Journal - June 2012
Texas companies offer corporate license plates
Read Olivia Pulsinelli’s article on June 26, 2012.
Wall Street Journal- June 2011
What Drives People to Take a Creative License?
Read Nancy Keates’ article on June 23, 2011.
The Lake Houston Observer- June 2011
“Platriotic” fervor is coming to the Lone Star State
Read article on June 23, 2011.
Bloomberg BusinessWeek- June 2011
Illinois to study putting ads on license plates
Read AP article on June 14, 2011.
Market Watch- June 2011
Illinois considering ads on license plates
Read Craig Tolliver’s article on June 14, 2011.
The Business Insider – Online- June 2011
Broke Illinois Considers Ads On License Plates
Read Ricky Kreitner’s article on June 14, 2011.
www.mysuburbanlife.com- June 2011
Illinois to study idea of corporate license plates
Read Andy Brownfield’s article on June 10, 2011.
KIAH-TV CW 39 Houston, TX- June 2011
State Of Plates
Read Ben Lutman’s article on June 2, 2011.
Abilene Reporter-News- June 2011
New license plates debut
Read Jeremy Goldmeier’s article on June 2, 2011.
San Antonio Express-News- June 2011
Texas’ newest license plate features Texas Motor Speedway
Read Mike Haag’s blog on June 1, 2011.
KSLI-AM Abilene, TX- June 2011
Show Your Support With New Texas Tags
Read Rudy’s post on June 1, 2011.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram- May 2011
Texas Motor Speedway now featured on specialty license plate
Read Gordon Dickson’s blog on May 31, 2011.
The Outdoor Wire- May 2011
License Plates Will Help Fund Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation
See press release on May 26, 2011.
San Antonio Business Journal- May 2011
Week at a Glance – San Antonio Spurs
The TCU Magazine – Online- May 2011
New TCU-themed license plate available
Read Rick Waters’ article on May 4, 2011.
San Antonio Express-News- April 2011
Spurs still in the hunt for this prize
Read William Pack’s article on April 30.
Yahoo! Sports- April 2011
Texas DMV considering proposed San Antonio Spurs license plate: Local fan report
Read Lisa Mason’s blog on April 28, 2011.
Yahoo! News/Pegasus News- April 2011
Chime in if you want a special Texas license plate
Read Sarah Blaskovich’s article on April 27, 2011.
San Antonio Business Journal- April 2011
Texas DMV considering proposed San Antonio Spurs license plate
USA Today- November 2010
States look at corporate plates to help with deficits
Read article by Katharine Lackey on November 5, 2010.
USA Today- November 2010
States look at corporate plates to help with deficits
Read article by Katharine Lackey on November 5, 2010.
El Paso Times- November 2010
Gustavo Reveles Acosta: Photog sets out to restore trolleys
Read his article on the UTEP Plate on November 7, 2010.
KHOU-TV CBS 11 Houston- November 2010
My Plates debuts Texans, Dynamo designs
Read post on November 8, 2010.
Fort Bend Sun- September 2010
Breast Cancer Awareness license plates available
Read article on September 28, 2010.
Denton Record-Chronicle- August 2010
Texas approves sale of new vanity license plates
Read Melanie Mason and Erin Mulvaney’s article on August 25, 2010.
Dallas Observer- August 2010
OU812: Austin Burger Joint Plates Something Special
Read Hanna Raskin’s blog on August 26, 2010.
The Dallas Morning News- August 2010
Texas approves 20 new designs for novelty license plates
Read Jeff Mosier’s article on August 26, 2010.
Pegasus News- August 2010
New license plate combinations – like MAVS FAN or GIDDY UP – will be auctioned off in January
Read article from August 23, 2010.
Austin Business Journal- February 2010
TX Personalized License Plates Generate $1.1M
San Antonio Business Journal- February 2010
Personalized License Plate Program Generates More than $500,000 for Texas
Houston Press- February 2010
Texas, Thy Name is Vanity (Plates)
Read Richard Connelly's blog post from February 8.
KXAS NBC, Dallas- February 2010
Texans Near $1.2M in Vanity Plates Since November
Read Frank Heinz's article from February 8.
Abilene Reporter News- February 2010
'Texas Tough' Plates Popular in Taylor Co.
Read Brian Bethel's article from February 8.
KSAT 12 news, San Antonio- January 2010
Personalized Plates Bring Revenues, Consumers Have Options in Colors, Styles
Read Marilyn Moritz's article from January 8.
The Dallas Morning News- January 2010
UT Fans Show How Hooked they are for Thursday's BCS Title Game
Read Holly K. Hacker and Christy Hoppe's article from January 7.
Austin American-Statesman- January 2010
New UT License Plate on Sale Today
Read Mike Ward's blog from January 7.
KBMT ABC 12 Beaumont- January 2010
Longhorns License Plate on Sale January 7
Austin American-Statesman- December 2009
Time Running Out to Vote on Longhorn License Plate
Read Mike Ward's story from December 21.
Austin Business Journal- December 2009
TxDot Debuts Longhorn License Plate
KTRE ABC 9, East Texas- December 2009
Etech + MyPlates = Big Biz
Watch Donna McCollum's story from December 10, 2009.
Austin Business Journal- December 2009
Stepping Up to the Plate
Read Jacob Dirr's article from December 4, 2009.
Corsicana Daily Sun- November 2009
New Plates Coming Our Way
Read Janet Jacobs’s column on November 30.
The Houston Chronicle- November 2009
Personalized Plates Can Now Carry Firms' Logos
Read Carolyn Feibel’s column on November 29.
The Bryan-College Station Eagle- November 2009
Personalized License Plates are Making a Comeback
Read Donnis Baggett’s comments on November 29.
Texas State Senate- November 2009
License Plates 2-4-1 Deal
Read Senator Jeff Wentworth’s press release November 27.
The Weatherford Democrat- November 2009
Real Estate Firm First with My Plates
Autoblog.com- November 2009
Texas Unveils New Vanity Plates to Raise Money for State
Read John Neff’s column November 26.
The Denver Post- November 2009
Re/Max is First Firm to Design Own Texas License Plate
Read Tom Trout’s story November 26.
News Channel 25, Waco- November 2009
Decorate a Plate, Could Help Your State
Read Loren Korn’s article November 25.
The Houston Business Journal- November 2009
Re/Max of Texas First to Step Up for Texas Novelty Plate
SmartPlanet.com- November 2009
Now, Branding for Your Bumpers: Corporate License Plates
Read Joe McKendrick’s column November 25.
The Dallas Morning News- November 2009
Personalized Texas License Plates Available Again
Read Mark Norris’ story November 20.
USA Today- November 2009
Plate Tech-tonics: Texas Sells Fancy New Vanity Tags
Read Michael Winter’s column November 20.
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal- November 2009
DMV Offers New License Plates Today
Read Enrique Rangel’s story from November 19.
NBC 5, Dallas-Fort Worth- November 2009
New Texas Plate Designs Available
Read Stacy Morrow’s article on November 19.
KVUE, ABC Austin- November 2009
State to Monitor New Custom Plates
Watch Martin Bartlett’s story November 18.
KCBD News Channel 11, Lubbock - November 2009
State re-launches personalized license plate program
Read Ben Lawson’s story November 10, 2009.
Houston Chronicle - November 2009
Vanity has a price, but it's discounted
Read Carolyn Feibel story November 3, 2009.
San Marcos Daily Record - October 2009
New lower prices for My Plates beginning on Nov. 19
Austin American Statesman - August 2009
Transportation Commission gives initial OK for private vendor to sell personalized plates
Read Ben Wear story August 28, 2009.