(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.

Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2025

(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.

Text of subsection effective on January 01, 2025

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Terms Used In Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 31.0391

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(b) This section does not apply to the release of information to:
(1) a peace officer as defined by Article 2A.001, 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.