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TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.021 (2021)
2021 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

Sec. 31.021.  REQUIRED NUMBERING.  (a)  Each vessel on the water of this state shall be numbered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter unless specifically exempted.  The numbering system shall be in accord with the Federal Boating Act of 1958 and subsequent federal legislation.(b)  No person may operate or give permission for the operation of any vessel or may dock, moor, or store a vessel owned by the person on the water of this state unless:(1)  the vessel is numbered as required by this chapter;(2)  the certificate of number awarded to the vessel is in full force and effect; and(3)  the identifying number set forth in the certificate is properly displayed on the vessel as required by this chapter.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1363, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 8(c), eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1133, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1388 (H.B. 115), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|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.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.023. Vessels Numbered Under Federal or Other State Law

Sec. 31.023.  VESSELS NUMBERED UNDER FEDERAL OR OTHER STATE LAW.  The owner of any vessel for which a current certificate of number has been awarded under any federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state shall, if the vessel is operated on the water of this state in excess of 90 consecutive days, make application for a certificate of number in the manner prescribed in this chapter for residents of this state.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|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.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.025. Renewal of Certificates of Number

Sec. 31.025.  RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES OF NUMBER.  (a) An application for the renewal of each certificate of number shall be prepared by the department and mailed to the owner of the vessel, or sent electronically to the owner if the owner has agreed to receive department communications electronically, during the period of the last 90 days before the expiration date of the certificate. The same number shall be issued on renewal.(b)  The completed application for renewal may be returned to the department, to any county tax assessor-collector, or if permitted by the department, to an agent of the department.(c)  A completed application not received during the 90-day period shall be treated in the same manner as an original application.(d)  The department, an authorized agent, or a county tax assessor-collector may not issue a renewal 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. 1353, ch. 607, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 27, 1979.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 396 (H.B. 1466), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.026. Fees

Sec. 31.026.  FEES.  (a)  Each application for an original or renewal certificate of number for a vessel shall be accompanied by a two-year fee determined by the following classification schedule or determined in the same classifications by the commission, whichever amount is more:Class       Description of VesselFeeClass Aless than 16 feet in length$12Class 116 feet or over and less than 26 feet in length$18Class 226 feet or over and less than 40 feet in length$24Class 340 feet or more in length$30(b)  The fee for a vessel less than 16 feet in length owned by a vessel livery and used for rental purposes is $6 for each original and renewal application for a certificate of number or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.(c)  Owners of newly purchased vessels or other vessels not previously operated in this state shall pay the full registration fee.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1326, ch. 277, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.028. Certificate of Number

Sec. 31.028.  CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER.  The certificate of number shall be pocket-size.  The certificate or a facsimile of it shall be carried on board the vessel at all times.  It does not have to be on the person of the operator if prior to trial the operator can produce for examination a valid certificate of number.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.029. Term of Certificate of Number

Sec. 31.029.  TERM OF CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER.  Every certificate of number awarded pursuant to this chapter shall continue in full force and effect for a period of two years unless sooner terminated or discontinued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.030. Duplicate Certificates and Decals

Sec. 31.030.  DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES AND DECALS.  (a)  If a certificate of number becomes lost, mutilated, or illegible, the owner of the vessel for which the certificate was issued may obtain a duplicate on application to the department and the payment of a fee of $2 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.(b)  If a registration decal becomes lost, mutilated, or illegible, the owner of the vessel for which the decal was issued may obtain a replacement decal on application to the department and the payment of a fee of $2 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1275, ch. 497, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1977;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1327, ch. 277, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.031. Numbering Pattern

Sec. 31.031.  NUMBERING PATTERN.  (a)  The numbering pattern used consists of the prefix "TX" followed by a combination of exactly four numerals and further followed by a suffix of two letters.  The group of numerals appearing between the letters shall be separated from the letters by hyphens or equivalent spaces.(b)  All basic numbers of each series shall begin with 1000.  TX-1000-AA through TX-9999-AA will be allotted to dealers and manufacturers.  TX-1000-AB through TX-9999-ZZ will be allotted to all other vessel owners and livery operators.(c)  The letters "G", "I", "O", and "Q" shall be omitted from all letter sequences.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.032. Numbering Location and Visibility; Exemption; Decal

Sec. 31.032.  NUMBERING LOCATION AND VISIBILITY; EXEMPTION; DECAL.  (a)  The owner of a vessel shall paint on or attach to each side of the forward half of the vessel the identification number and a registration decal in the manner prescribed by the department.  The number shall read from left to right and shall be of block characters of good proportion of not less than three inches in height.  The numbers shall be of a color which will contrast with the hull material of the vessel and so maintained as to be clearly visible and legible.(a-1)  On a vessel configured so that a number on the hull or superstructure is not easily visible, the number must be painted on or attached to a backing plate that is attached to the forward half of the vessel so that the number is visible from each side of the vessel.(b)  The owner of a vessel required to be numbered under this subchapter and documented by the United States Coast Guard is not required to attach an identification number as required by Subsection (a).(c)  The commission shall adopt rules for the placement of the registration decal in an alternate location for antique boats.  In this subsection, "antique boat" means a boat that:(1)  is used primarily for recreational purposes; and(2)  was manufactured 35 or more years before the date the registration decal is issued.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 8(d), eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1133, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 193 (H.B. 942), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1388 (H.B. 115), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1388 (H.B. 115), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.033. Unauthorized Numbers Prohibited

Sec. 31.033.  UNAUTHORIZED NUMBERS PROHIBITED.  (a)  No person may paint, attach, or otherwise display on the forward half of a vessel a number other than the number awarded to the vessel or granted reciprocity under this chapter.(b)  No person may deface or alter the certificate of number or the number assigned to and appearing on a vessel.(c)  No person may display on a vessel a registration decal that is altered, fraudulent, or issued under a certificate of number assigned to another vessel.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 695 (H.B. 384), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1388 (H.B. 115), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.034. Issuance of Numbers by Department or Authorized Agent

Sec. 31.034.  ISSUANCE OF NUMBERS BY DEPARTMENT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT.  (a)  The department may award a certificate of number.(b)  A certificate of number issued and delivered by an authorized agent in conformity with this chapter and the rules of the commission adopted under this chapter is valid as if awarded by the department directly.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 5, Sec. 7.05, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 718, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.0341 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.0341. Issuance of Numbers: County Tax Assessor-Collector

Sec. 31.0341.  ISSUANCE OF NUMBERS:  COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.  (a)  Each county tax assessor-collector shall award certificates of number under this chapter in the manner prescribed by this chapter and the regulations of the department. (b)  The county tax assessor-collector is entitled to a fee of 10 percent of the amount of the fee for each certificate.  The amount retained by the tax assessor-collector shall be deposited to the credit of the officers salary fund of the county to be used for the sole purpose of paying the salaries of persons issuing vessel certificates of number.|Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1353, ch. 607, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 27, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 286 (H.B. 1106), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.035. Rules and Regulations; Copies

Sec. 31.035.  RULES AND REGULATIONS;  COPIES.  Copies of all rules and regulations formulated under this chapter shall be furnished without cost with each certificate of number issued.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.036. Proof of Ownership

Sec. 31.036.  PROOF OF OWNERSHIP.  (a)  A certificate of title is required as proof of ownership of a vessel for which a certificate of number is sought.(b)  A certified statement of ownership is sufficient proof of ownership for a vessel of a type for which a certificate of title is not required.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1253, ch. 484, Sec. 1(c), eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.037. Change in Ownership Interest; Notice to Department

Sec. 31.037.  CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP INTEREST; NOTICE TO DEPARTMENT. (a) The recorded owner of a vessel numbered in this state shall notify the department not later than the 20th day after the date:(1)  of the transfer by sale, donation, gift, or other means of all or any part of the owner's interest in the vessel, other than the creation of a security interest in the vessel;(2)  of the destruction or disposal of the vessel; or(3)  of the permanent removal of the vessel from this state to another state or country.(a-1)  The notification under Subsection (a) must be on a form prescribed by the department that includes:(1)  the name and address of the new owner, as applicable; and(2)  the vessel's certificate of number.(b)  If the vessel is destroyed, disposed of, or permanently moved to another state or country, the department shall cancel the certificate of number and enter the cancellation in its records.(c)  The new owner of a vessel shall, not later than the 45th day after the date ownership was transferred, submit an application to the department with:(1)  evidence of ownership;(2)  the new owner's name and address;(3)  the number of the vessel; and(4)  a fee of $2 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more.(d)  On receipt of the new owner's application and fee the department shall transfer the certificate of number issued for the vessel to the new owner. Unless the application is made and the fee is paid on time, the vessel is without a certificate of number, and it is unlawful for any person to operate the vessel until the certificate is issued.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1327, ch. 277, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 2, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 396 (H.B. 1466), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1249 (H.B. 4032), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.038 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.038. Change of Address; Notice to Department

Sec. 31.038.  CHANGE OF ADDRESS;  NOTICE TO DEPARTMENT.  (a)  The holder of a certificate of number shall notify the department within a reasonable time if his address no longer conforms to the address appearing on the certificate and shall inform the department of his new address.(b)  The department may provide in its regulations for the surrender of the certificate bearing the former address and its replacement with a certificate bearing the new address or for the alteration of the outstanding certificate to show the new address of the holder.  Changes of address shall be noted on the records of the department.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.039 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.039. Public Records; Fees

Sec. 31.039.  PUBLIC RECORDS;  FEES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), all ownership records of the department made or kept under this chapter are public records.(b)  The commission may by rule charge a fee for access to ownership records and other records made or kept under this chapter.(c)  An owner identifier as prescribed by 33 C.F.R. Section 174.17 is not a public record.|Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 8(e), eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1133, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 286 (H.B. 1106), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Pks & Wildlife Code § 31.0391 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Parks and Wildlife Code|Title 4 - Water Safety|Chapter 31 - Water Safety|Subchapter B. Identification of Vessels; Required Numbering|Section 31.0391. Release of Information

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.|