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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, 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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