So You Want a Fleet of Veteran Rides in Texas? How Many DV Plates Can You Handle?
Ah, Texas. Land of wide-open spaces, big steaks, and apparently, an insatiable need for DV plates on every dang car you own. But hold your horses (or should we say longhorns?) before you head to the DMV with a shopping list of vehicles. There are some twists and turns on this Texas-sized trophy truck ride.
One DV Plate to Rule Them All (Well, Almost)
Let's get this straight out of the way: you only get one free DV plate, bless its little veteran-supporting heart. For the low, low price of a breakfast taco (or a lukewarm cup of joe, depending on your priorities), you can declare your veteran status to the world. Think of it as a badge of honor, but on metal, and way easier to keep track of than a stack of military medals (although those are pretty darn cool too).
But fear not, multi-vehicle-owning Texans! There's a glimmer of hope on the horizon.
DV Plates: Buy One, Get One for (Almost) Free (-ish)
Here's the deal: you can slap a DV plate on all your other vehicles too. It's not quite a free-for-all, but it's pretty darn close. You'll just need to pay the usual registration fees and any local shenanigan fees your county throws your way. Hey, gotta keep the Texas bureaucracy machine running somehow, right?
Think of it as a veteran discount on showing off your service pride. You're still saving money, and everyone loves a good deal (except maybe those darn toll roads).
Hold on There, Hoss! There Are Limits (Kind Of)
Now, before you envision yourself rolling down the highway with a caravan of DV-plated vehicles that would make Mad Max jealous, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.
- The vehicles gotta be yours (or at least kinda yours): Don't go putting DV plates on your neighbor's beat-up pickup just because he owes you a favor. The car needs to be titled in Texas or registered for your personal use.
- They gotta be street legal (shocker, right?): This one's a no-brainer. Don't try to strap a DV plate to your souped-up lawnmower and pretend it's a military vehicle. That's just a recipe for trouble (and possibly a visit from a very unimpressed state trooper).
So, as long as you're playing by the rules, you can have as many DV plates as your heart desires (and your wallet can handle). Just remember, with great DV plate power comes great responsibility. Use them wisely, and don't forget to tip your hat (or ten-gallon cowboy hat, as the case may be) to your fellow veterans on the road.
