Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering
Section 31.022. Exemptions From Required Numbering

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

Texas Statutes

Parks and Wildlife Code

Title 4 - Water Safety

Chapter 31 - Water Safety

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 31.026. Fees

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

Section 31.043. Manufacturer's Identification Number

Section 31.044. Inspections