Despite the leaves falling from the trees, temperatures finally getting cooler, and the time change, something else associated with the fall season appears to be missing. Monarch butterflies have been few and far between so far.

Some scientists are pushing back against the narrative that the migrating monarch butterfly population is dwindling.

SAN ANTONIO – Texans will be able to support monarch butterflies and other at-risk Texas wildlife by purchasing a newly-released conservation license plate, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife officials. The monarch butterfly plate was recently revealed by the department who held a vote to decide the final design. The license plate will be available in March, officials said. Here's the winning design of our newest Conservation License Plate. RELATED: 2,400+ personalized license plate requests were denied in Texas in 2020