A Texas safety inspection does not require a front plate, but it is the law in Texas that all cars run front plates, no exceptions. There is legislation underway in Austin to do away with the front plate but its hasn't passed yet. I have been running without a front plate for 2 years and have not had even a glance, whereas on my street car I have been pulled over three times and ticketed once. The DPS/State Troopers are more stringent than local police, in my experience.
The decision is yours.
