JET writes “You can show your support of Texas public libraries wherever you drive!
Show your support of public libraries by purchasing the Texas Reads specialty license plate. The proceeds of the sale of this plate fund grants for reading programs in Texas public libraries.
Illiteracy is still a major problem in Texas. Texas libraries, along with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, is fighting illiteracy through outreach, tutoring, ESL and GED courses, and other programs that reach the entire community. Help our libraries do even more to improve literacy and to spread the joy of reading among Texans. When you buy a Texas Reads license plate, $22 of the $30 fee goes into the Texas Reads account. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission then makes grants available to public libraries for the purpose of implementing reading programs.
Just like regular or other specialty license plates for cars or light trucks, the Texas Reads plates are purchased from each county’s tax assessor-collector. Expect your new plates to arrive at the county tax office in about two weeks. It’s easy!
Public libraries are invited to apply for a Texas Reads grant. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission will award $15,000 this year.”
Daniel adds: “Sounds innovative, but I hope it augments funding instead of displacing funding. Now if people would just read traffic signs.”
I’m going to have to get me some of that
I just re-upped my Texas vehicle registration, but I’m betting I should be able to get one of these. I’d much rather spend the extra $$$ on a license plate like this than on the lottery as a means to support literacy.
Or even just use their $%^#@)( turn signals!!!