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.
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
(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.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 845, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by: 
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.159, eff. January 1, 2025.