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HB 791

Relating to the issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Philip Cortez and 1 co-sponsor

Texas authorizes specialty license plates for Central Catholic High School, generating school revenue while allowing vehicle owners to display school branding.

Effective on 9/1/25
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Bill Summary · HB 791

Legislative bill overview

HB 791 authorizes the issuance of specialty license plates featuring Central Catholic High School branding in Texas. The bill allows the school to create a distinctive plate design that vehicle owners can voluntarily purchase, with proceeds typically directed to the school or a related fund.

Why is this important

Specialty license plates generate revenue for institutions while increasing school visibility and community pride. For Central Catholic High School, this creates a funding mechanism and marketing tool, though the actual revenue impact depends on plate sales volume and how proceeds are allocated.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue allocation unclear: The bill's text doesn't specify how much revenue goes to the school versus the state, or whether there are administrative costs that reduce institutional benefit
  • Proliferation concerns: Texas has issued hundreds of specialty plates; critics question whether each new plate dilutes the specialty plate program's purpose and strains DMV processing
  • Selective institutional treatment: The bill grants this benefit to one private school, raising questions about why this school receives preferential treatment over other educational institutions seeking similar plates

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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