Sec. 31.022. EXEMPTIONS FROM REQUIRED NUMBERING. (a) A vessel is not required to be numbered under the provisions of this chapter if it is:
(1) operated within this state for a period not exceeding 90 consecutive days and is covered by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded under federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state;
(2) from a country other than the United States temporarily using the water of this state;
(3) owned by the United States, a state, or a subdivision of a state; or
(4) a ship's lifeboat.
(b) The department may exempt from numbering a class of vessels if it finds that the numbering of the vessels of that class will not materially aid in their identification. The department may also exempt a vessel if it finds that it belongs to a class of vessels that would be exempt from numbering under a numbering system of an agency of the federal government if it were subject to federal law.
(c) All canoes, kayaks, punts, rowboats, rubber rafts, or other vessels under 14 feet in length when paddled, poled, oared, or windblown are exempt from the numbering provisions of this chapter.
(d) A vessel in use at a water ski tournament, competition, or exhibition sanctioned in writing by the governing board of the governmental entity that has jurisdiction over the body of water on which the tournament, competition, or exhibition occurs is exempt from the numbering provisions of this chapter.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 543, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 1989; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering
Section 31.021. Required Numbering
Section 31.022. Exemptions From Required Numbering
Section 31.023. Vessels Numbered Under Federal or Other State Law
Section 31.024. Application for Number
Section 31.025. Renewal of Certificates of Number
Section 31.028. Certificate of Number
Section 31.029. Term of Certificate of Number
Section 31.030. Duplicate Certificates and Decals
Section 31.031. Numbering Pattern
Section 31.032. Numbering Location and Visibility; Exemption; Decal
Section 31.033. Unauthorized Numbers Prohibited
Section 31.034. Issuance of Numbers by Department or Authorized Agent
Section 31.0341. Issuance of Numbers: County Tax Assessor-Collector
Section 31.035. Rules and Regulations; Copies
Section 31.036. Proof of Ownership
Section 31.037. Change in Ownership Interest; Notice to Department
Section 31.038. Change of Address; Notice to Department
Section 31.039. Public Records; Fees
Section 31.0391. Release of Information
Section 31.040. Vessel Liveries
Section 31.041. Duties of Dealers, Distributors, and Manufacturers; License Required
Section 31.0411. Term of License; Transfer
Section 31.0412. Licensing Rules
Section 31.0413. Exemption From Dealer Licensing Requirements
Section 31.042. Cancellation of Certificates of Number; Grounds