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At a hearing in Austin Friday, police told lawmakers that the new design of temporary paper tags doesn't do enough to stop crooks.

Law enforcement officers from departments across the state testified about the problem with fake paper plates. One cop said they busted a ring printing them off in a parking lot in Austin. The head of the Texas DMV believes his agency has come up with a solution, but the Grand Prairie police chief expressed his concerns.

The state has faced scrutiny over fraudulent temporary tags that have popped up on cars across the country. The redesign is an effort to cut down the production of and access to fake paper plates.

Licensed dealers will begin issuing the redesigned temporary tags on December 9, 2022. The new tags are more complex and secure

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is overhauling the look of the problematic temporary paper license tags issued by dealers to include enhanced security...

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has unveiled new look, temporary car tags in an effort to cut down on fake license plates.

The state has faced scrutiny over fraudulent temporary tags that have popped up on cars across the country. The redesign is an effort to cut down the production of and access to fake paper plates.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is overhauling the look of the problematic temporary paper license tags issued by dealers to include enhanced security...

The state has faced scrutiny over fraudulent temporary tags that have popped up on cars across the country. The redesign is an effort to cut down the production of and access to fake paper plates.

Getting our car registered can be a bit of a hassle. That's why the Texas DMV is looking into ways to improve the 30 plus year old system currently in place.