The State of Texas

You know, I can’t really remember what my old Texas ID looked like, but I sure noticed how ugly my new one is.

There’s not even a cool Lone Star flag on it! And don’t even get me started on that font. Not long after I got my new license though, I got a new license plate for my car. Its even worse!

I suppose it must be a budget thing. All new Texas graphics must come from the stock clip art file in Microsoft Word. The upper left corner with the 80’s looking splatter thing is the most bizarre. Anyway, I’ve never considered getting special vanity plates before because, they are… well… vain, but I was so put out by these new Texas plates I decided I needed to look into it. My car is going to be out around the country representing Texas you know? I don’t think I’d feel right driving around with this sissy new style plate. What happened to “Dont Mess with Texas?” So, I did some searching and found the custom plate offerings to be pretty comical as well…

I’m pretty sure no one would think you were a sissy with this scary plate. Probably get you out of a ticket with the right kind of cop too. I think they’d know I was faking though since I don’t have a gun rack.

This is totally the weirdest custom plate Texas offers. What in the world is this? A university of Florida Texas plate? I’m really confused.

This one’s pretty good. It could be made better with a small little die-cut sticker addition too…

And speaking adding stickers, this weird beach scene plate makes me think this kid is about to bash something with his surfboard. How about this baby seal?

These two plates below got me thinking… you could show your state pride and have God bless Texas, but, then wouldn’t you be kind of a selfish ass if you turned down the chance to have him bless the whole country?

Here’s a few more…

I’m sure Texas grapefruit lovers are all about this plate.

Dolphins are pretty sweet.

I think this pretty much sums up the plate design situation by accurately displaying the State of the arts in Texas. I mean, really? Is this what the plate design guy came up with for the “art” plate? I guess this is kind of the best looking one in the bunch.