20 years ago in Texas, you could tell what numbers were on license plates, even if you were blind. The license plates were stamped and embossed with the numbers and letters.

The raised lettering was introduced in the 1930s. They were made that way to prevent people from counterfeiting the plates. In 2009 Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) stopped the embossing of the plates and started digitally printing them to save on costs.

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Though most of us hardly noticed the difference, car collectors were disappointed over the decision. They couldn't buy historically accurate embossed Texas plates for their classics.

Premium Embossed Texas Specialty Licence Plates Are Now For Sale

MyPlates is a Texas-based company awarded a contract by TxDMV to design, market, and sell new specialty plates in Texas. Thanks to the recent passing of Texas State Senate Bill 702, you can have embossed plates again, but this time it won't be free.

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The TxDMV has given MyPlates.com the go-ahead to start stamping like the good old days. "Normal" personalized plates are $450 for 5 years, and these embossed plates are $570 for the same term.

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You can also get random numbers and letters, just like the good old days, starting at $250 for 5 years. Personalization is a big part of the cost of these plates.

What Do You Get For Your Money With Embossed Plates In Texas

Stragely there are no white with black letters, but there is carbon fiber. The rest of the plates look like they belong on a classic car.

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