Texas Issues First Motorcycle Plates for State Officials

Texas State Representative Norma Chavez is the first person in Texas to get a special motorcycle license plate for state officials. Previously, license plates stamped "State Official" were only available for cars.

The El Paso Democrat had been requesting the plate since she bought her 1994 midnight blue "baby" in 2000. She said she is the only female Texas legislator who rides a motorcycle and she was the first to request the plate.

Increased demand for specialty motorcycle license plates prompted the Texas Department of Transportation to others. Other motorcycle plates available now include messages such as "God Bless America," "Fight Terrorism" and "Native Texan".