Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering
Section 31.024. Application for Number

Sec. 31.024. APPLICATION FOR NUMBER. (a) The owner of each vessel requiring numbering by this state shall file an application for a number with the department, an authorized agent, or a county tax assessor-collector.
(b) The application shall be signed by the owner of the vessel and shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in Section 31.026 of this code. If the application is received by a county tax assessor-collector, the application and the portion of the fee not retained by the tax assessor-collector as a collection fee shall be sent to the department. If the application is received by an authorized agent, the application and the fee shall be sent to the department as required by Section 31.006 of this code.
(c) On receipt of the application in approved form, the department shall enter it on the records of its office and issue to the applicant a certificate of number stating the number awarded to the vessel and the name and address of the owner.
(d) The application form, the form of the certificate of number, and the manner of renewal shall be prescribed by the department.
(e) The department, an authorized agent, or a county tax assessor-collector may not issue a certificate of number unless the tax due on the vessel under Chapter 160, Tax Code, is paid.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1352, ch. 607, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 27, 1979; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 5, Sec. 7.04, eff. Oct. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 718, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

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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