The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is inviting residents to help choose a new design for the iconic horned lizard license plate, marking the 25th anniversary of the state’s conservation plate program.
Three proposed designs are now available for public vote. The winning design will replace the original horned lizard plate—the first in the program’s history—and continue to support wildlife preservation efforts across Texas.
Funds generated from the sale of conservation plates are used for on-the-ground projects that protect native species and habitats. Since its inception, the program has raised more than $12 million.
The horned lizard, affectionately known as the “Texas horned toad,” has long served as a symbol of the state’s rich natural heritage.
Alongside other species featured in conservation plate options—such as hummingbirds, rattlesnakes, and monarch butterflies—it serves as a reminder of Texas’s biodiversity.
TPWD officials said community input plays a key role in shaping conservation efforts.
“This plate is more than just a design—it’s a commitment from Texans to safeguard our natural resources,” the department noted in its announcement.
Voting is open to all Texas residents and will remain available until the end of the designated voting period. The updated horned lizard plate will be made available for purchase shortly after the winning design is announced.
Texans interested in participating can view the designs and cast their votes through the TPWD website. The department emphasized that every vote contributes to the state’s continued support of wildlife conservation.
