There's no doubt you've noticed the increasing number of temporary paper license plates on the roadways these days. Law enforcement officers say the plates are contributing to unsolved violent crimes and costing law abiding citizens money. KPRC 2 investigator Amy Davis has learned the people fraudulently selling the plates are taking advantage of lax oversight by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

HOUSTON – Consumer expert Amy Davis is answering viewers’ questions about government offices and documents during the pandemic. A: Texas Department of Public Safety offices are reopening in 4 phases. Beginning May 29th at 1pm, you can schedule an appointment online. A: The governor has granted a temporary extension for drivers with expired or expiring Texas registration stickers. These are the specific in-person services available: Replacement titles, bonded title notices of determination, title histories, temporary permits, assigned/ reassigned numbers, registration refund authorizations, investigation and resolution of Texas title errors.