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 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.