It is interesting to note that when I applied for a TX tag for my new ModelS the menu does not offer an option to report your car as a Tesla. You can choose very strange cars, but not Tesla...my note to the agency is copied below.
I
tried to add my new Tesla Model S and that car is not listed in your system. You have an "UM" but not a Tesla??? I had to list the car as "unknown"...very bad.
Their response follows:
Thank you for contacting the TxTag Customer Service Center Support Team.
We appreciate your time and effort in contacting us. We have received your service request with regards to the addition of your new vehicle .We certainly apologize for any inconvenience you may have incurred during the process of adding your vehicle. Please be advised that in adding the correct License plate to your account you should not incur any billing issues due to the make and model of your vehicle, as your TxTag sticker is linked to your license plate number.
Again, we want to thank you for contacting TxTag Customer Service.
When they discover that I opted not to install a front license plate...something will happen. Probably nothing good. I have not tested the tag yet, but I chose to install below the mirror so I guess I lucked out. I did not know about the windshield coating at all until I read these postings. I wonder if that is why it is so hard to get a streak free cleaning of the inside of the windshield.
I LOVE my new car, streaks on the windshield and all.