Sec. 31.0391. RELEASE OF INFORMATION. (a) The department or a county may not release the name or address of a person recorded in the department vessel and outboard motor ownership records unless the department or county receives a written request that:
(1) contains the requestor's name and address; and
(2) states that the use of the information is for a lawful purpose.
(b) This section does not apply to the release of information to:
(1) a peace officer as defined by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, who is acting in an official capacity; or
(2) a state official or an official of a political subdivision of this state who requests the information for tax purposes.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 845, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
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