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The Native
Texan License Plate was sanctioned by House Bill 2971, Section
504.637, which was enacted on September 1, 2003, The Daughters
of the Republic of Texas (DRT) License Plates. Monies from the
sale of these plates shall be used only for the purpose of: (1)
preserving Texas historic sites; or (2) funding education
programs that teach Texas history.
The Native Texan License Plate artwork was
created and donated to The Daughters of the Republic of Texas by
Texas artist Benjamin Knox, Benjamin Knox Gallery, 405
University Drive East, College Station, TX 77840; phone
979-691-2787; fax 979-691-2788; email:
www.benjaminknox.com.
"The Native
Texan License Plate Project was conceived by DRT member, Elaine
Milam Vetter. With the support of the 2001-2003 Board of
Management and President General Virginia Van Cleave, Elaine saw
it through the approval process within the DRT organization,
interfaced with TxDot, secured the donation of the artwork from
Texas artist Benjamin Knox, helped raise the required $15,000
deposit, and worked with initial sponsor, Senator Jeff
Wentworth, Rep. Geanie Morrison, Rep. Linda Harper-Brown, and
the 78th Texas State Legislature to secure passage of HB 2971,
Section 504.637. Members who have served as DRT NTLP Chairmen
are Sarabeth Smith and Diane Lynch; the Legislative Committee
Chairman was Zia Miller.
Link to Texas Dept. of
Transportation re Native
Texan License Plate for
Native Texans.
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