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Would you purchase a Texas Freemason License Plate?

Would you buy a Masonic license plate for $30?

  • Yes

    Votes: 202 92.7%

  • No

    Votes: 16 7.3%
  • Total voters
    218
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gilv

Registered User
Count me in for a set I would gladly give up my TSRA plates for one which honors the fraternity.

Gil V.
 
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djsam7

Registered User
Sorry, I couldn't view the attachment that was posted earlier. I don't get it. Under the "Organizations" section of the TxDMV Special Plate Order Application, they have the "Knights of Columbus", "March of Dimes", "Boy Scouts of America" etc. Is there a process that needs to be followed before we can have our own plate..namely giving the state X amount of $ before this can go forward. If that's the case, could the state set up an account and then the account number could be published on this forum and other TX Masonic publications stating the cause and if members wanted to donate, to send money to the state and credit this account. I guess any surplus amount that is left could go to the Grand Lodge of Texas building fund.

Would this need to be voted on at the Grand Lodge meeting in December by the members or can the Grand Master go ahead and approve it himself?

Just thoughts
 
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Joe@austin12

Registered User
Actually our lodge is sponsoring that legislation now. We have a brother in the DMV who has worked out all the details and the plate design should be available for public comment soon. The next step is legislation in the house and senate. GL has already approved.
 
Blake Bowden

Blake Bowden

Administrator
Staff Member
Joe@austin12 said:
Actually our lodge is sponsoring that legislation now. We have a brother in the DMV who has worked out all the details and the plate design should be available for public comment soon. The next step is legislation in the house and senate. GL has already approved.
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You only need approval from the DMV, at least that's what I read.
 
Dave in Waco

Dave in Waco

Premium Member
It doesn't describe it in the bill. It also looks like that GL doesn't get any money from it if it passes in current form. The bill stated after administrative and fee costs, the rest of the money goes into the General Fund. That's too bad that GL doesn't get that as a charitable organization.
 
Bro Whalon

Bro Whalon

Registered User
It really is I wonder with this being implemented or being brought forward would they also take in consideration for a shriner themed plate as well. Im sure there is some brothers present who were all thinking it when the Masonic plates were introduced.
 
Blake Bowden

Blake Bowden

Administrator
Staff Member
Dave in Waco said:
It doesn't describe it in the bill. It also looks like that GL doesn't get any money from it if it passes in current form. The bill stated after administrative and fee costs, the rest of the money goes into the General Fund. That's too bad that GL doesn't get that as a charitable organization.
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I'd like to know if the Grand Lodge had anything to do with it.
 
Dave in Waco

Dave in Waco

Premium Member
I don't know. I would think if it did, that GL would be getting their cut of the money after fees. I do know the Sid Miller, the Rep who filed the bill, is from Stephenville. Any brothers from around Stephenville that might know if Sid Miller is a Mason or not?
 
Blake Bowden

Blake Bowden

Administrator
Staff Member
Dave in Waco said:
I don't know. I would think if it did, that GL would be getting their cut of the money after fees. I do know the Sid Miller, the Rep who filed the bill, is from Stephenville. Any brothers from around Stephenville that might know if Sid Miller is a Mason or not?
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It wouldn't surprise me if the Grand Lodge wasn't involved. They only reply we've received is "it's been done before and costs too much" and that was a couple of years ago. I think it would be hilarious if someone stepped up to the plate and did it themselves...
 
Dave in Waco

Dave in Waco

Premium Member
Blake Bowden said:
It wouldn't surprise me if the Grand Lodge wasn't involved. They only reply we've received is "it's been done before and costs too much" and that was a couple of years ago. I think it would be hilarious if someone stepped up to the plate and did it themselves...
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Miller's biography on the State Legislature site does not mention he is a Mason. So it looks kind of like you should be getting ready for a good laugh. From what I'm reading, it could be $22 a plate that will be going to the State of Texas General Fund, that could be going to Masonic Charities. That would mean for just 1,000 plates statewide, GL would miss out on $22,000 annually to its charities.
 
Blake Bowden

Blake Bowden

Administrator
Staff Member
Dave in Waco said:
Miller's biography on the State Legislature site does not mention he is a Mason. So it looks kind of like you should be getting ready for a good laugh. From what I'm reading, it could be $22 a plate that will be going to the State of Texas General Fund, that could be going to Masonic Charities. That would mean for just 1,000 plates statewide, GL would miss out on $22,000 annually to its charities.
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If the Grand Lodge had nothing to do with it....I would be even more opposed to the per capita increase...
 
LDSpears

LDSpears

Premium Member
I presently have the TSRA plate, but I would switch both vehicles to the Masonic plate if it were available.
 
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