All Roll Calls
Yes: 216 • No: 83
TexasSB 156889th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates.
Sponsored By: Pat Curry, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
AnimalsVehicles & Traffic--EquipmentLICENSE PLATESTEXAS HUMANE LEGISLATION NETWORKMOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Texas drivers get new animal-friendly plates
Beginning September 1, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles must design and issue plates saying “Spay. Neuter. Adopt.” These plates are offered alongside existing animal-friendly plates. Drivers who choose them pay an issuance fee; the law does not set the amount. For both existing and new animal-friendly plates, fees go to the animal friendly account after the department deducts administrative costs.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Pat Curry
House
Judith Zaffirini
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
José Menéndez
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/9/2025
Record vote
Yes: 102 • No: 36
House vote • 5/8/2025
Record vote
Yes: 93 • No: 47
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Transportation
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Transportation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/24/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/13/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/13/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/13/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/12/2025SenateHouse passage reported
5/12/2025SenateStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/9/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#1890)
5/9/2025HousePassed
5/9/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/9/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/8/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#1869)
5/8/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
5/8/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/8/2025HouseLaid out in lieu of companion (CSHB 3832)
5/8/2025HouseComm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
5/8/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
5/8/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
5/8/2025HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
5/6/2025HouseRecommended to be sent to Local & Consent
5/6/2025HouseConsidered in formal meeting
5/6/2025HouseReferred to Transportation
5/1/2025HouseRead first time
5/1/2025HouseReceived from the Senate
4/30/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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