TX euro plates?

[330iTX]

I have seen a handful of BMW and VW's around with euro style plates that appear to be legal TX plates. They say TX on the left, and have a little flag on them, and the colors match real TX plates. I have seen them on front and rear (not just the front). Does anyone know the story behind these?

[LDV330i]

You will get ticketed for not displaying a government issued plate. This has been discussed in this thread (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41007&highlight=Texas+License+plates)and in this thread (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33302&highlight=Texas+License+plates).

[330iTX]

I know that, but these appear to be authentic plates. They look identical to regular TX plates, but shaped like the euro ones. I'll check with TxDOT. :drive: