Antique vs Classic - in Texas

[bloody hammer]

I recently got my first "old truck" ('62 Stepside) and I'm needing to take care of all the paperwork on it.

I'm trying to figure out if I should register it as an "Antique" or a "Classic".

My understanding is this....

Antique: Vehicle must be over 25 years old. Will NOT require a State Safety Inspection, tags are good for 5 years, But, vehicle should only be driven to shows, gatherings, parades, etc or to and from a garage for maintenance.

Classic: Pretty much the same as a regular registration including requiring a safety inspection.


What I'm wondering is..... how tough are the police on registering it as "Antique" but maybe driving it around town once a month or so just for kicks?

I'm not trying to get away with anything.... just curious.