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1980:
- The 1975 plates held up better than expected and are to be used
indefinately.
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1982:
- The ABC-123 format is exhausted in February; 123-ABC format begins.
- All of these plates use 3 digits, instead of 2 for numbers 10 to
99.
1984:
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1982-85 style
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1985:
- New base plate begins issue in February at 001-HEX.
- The number is in blue on white, with "TEXAS" screened in red at
the top, "SESQUICENTENNIAL" at the bottom, and "1836 1986" &
state outline in the middle.
- At around 240-LAE, "SESQUICENTENNIAL" is moved to the top,
under the state name.
- Many non-passenger types adopt the Sesquicentennial design, with
the slogan always at the bottom.
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1985-86 style
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1986:
- In July, a new base plate begins issue with # 975-PAY.
- The so-called "red Texas" plate has a large red "Texas" over a
blue number, with the state outline in the middle.
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1987:
- Some counties begin issuing stickers with a black bar, denoting
that the vehicle must conform to emission standards.
- Legislation is introduced to allow the state to produce special
14k gold-plated bronze license plates, available for an extra $1000
fee. The bill does not pass.
- A new base plate design is proposed, featuring a graphic image
of bluebonnets, with the slogan, "Wildflower State". The design is
rejected.
- Year of Manufacture law allows old plates to be used on antique
vehicles, validated with a bolthole tab.
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1988:
- The state adopts an 8-year replacement policy for renewable plates.
After 8 years of use, new plates are to be issued.
1989:
- A new base plate design is proposed with the slogan, "The Friendship
State". The design is rejected.
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