Sec. 15.096. STEAMBOAT OR OTHER VESSEL. A suit against the owner of a steamboat or other vessel may be brought in the county or precinct in which: (1) the steamboat or vessel may be found; (2) the cause of action arose; or (3) the liability accrued or was contracted. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.