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Texas Statutes, Title PW

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Title PW, Parks and Wildlife Code

67 chapters · 1,496 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title PW1,496 Ch 43, Chapter 43153 Ch 11, Chapter 11135 Ch 31, Chapter 31123 Ch 12, Chapter 1297 Ch 22, Chapter 2270 Ch 13, Chapter 1360 Ch 47, Chapter 4753 Ch 62, Chapter 6253 Ch 76, Chapter 7653 Ch 77, Chapter 7752 Ch 66, Chapter 6651 Ch 82, Chapter 8247 Ch 21, Chapter 2137 Ch 86, Chapter 8633

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Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.001 Title
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Sec. 31.001. TITLE. This chapter may be cited as the Water Safety Act. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.002 State Policy
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Sec. 31.002. STATE POLICY. It is the duty of this state to promote recreational water safety for persons and property in and connected with the use of all recreational water facilities in the state, to promote safety in the operation and equipment of facilities, and to promote un…
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.003 Definitions
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Sec. 31.003. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Boat" means a vessel not more than 65 feet in length, measured from the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern. Text of subdivision effective until January 01, 2028 (2) "Vessel" means any watercraft, other than a seaplane on…
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.004 Application of Chapter
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Sec. 31.004. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER. The provisions of this chapter apply to all public water of this state and to all vessels on public water. Privately owned water is not subject to the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 19…

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Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.005 Contracts With Federal Government

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Sec. 31.005. CONTRACTS WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (a) The department may apply to any appropriate agency or officer of the United States for participation in or the receipt of aid from any federal program relating to water safety, including: (1) the acquisition, maintenance, and op…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.006 Appointment of Authorized Agent

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Sec. 31.006. APPOINTMENT OF AUTHORIZED AGENT. (a) The department may authorize a dealer who holds a dealer's or manufacturer's number to act as the agent of the department under Subchapter B and under Chapter 160, Tax Code, for the issuance of certificates of number and the colle…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.021 Required Numbering

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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 legisl…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.022 Exemptions From Required Numbering

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Sec. 31.022. EXEMPTIONS FROM REQUIRED NUMBERING. Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2028 (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 cov…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.023 Vessels Numbered Under Federal Or Other State Law

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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…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.024 Application For Number

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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 …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.025 Renewal of Certificates of Number

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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 communicat…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.026 Fees

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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: …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.028 Certificate of Number

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Sec. 31.028. CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER. The certificate of number shall be pocket-size. The certificate, a facsimile of the certificate, or an electronic version of the certificate provided by the department shall be carried on board the vessel at all times. It does not have to be on…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.029 Term of Certificate of Number

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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 L…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.030 Duplicate Certificates and Decals

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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 s…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.031 Numbering Pattern

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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 b…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.032 Numbering Location and Visibility; Exemption; Decal

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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…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.033 Unauthorized Numbers Prohibited

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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…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.034 Issuance of Numbers By Department Or Authorized Agent

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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 cha…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.0341 Issuance of Numbers: County Tax Assessor-Collector

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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 …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.035 Rules and Regulations; Copies

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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.

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.036 Proof of Ownership

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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 i…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.037 Change In Ownership Interest; Notice To Department

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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…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.038 Change of Address; Notice To Department

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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. (…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.039 Public Records; Fees

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Sec. 31.039. PUBLIC RECORDS; FEES. Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2028 (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), all ownership records of the department made or kept under this chapter are public records. Text of subsection effective on January 01, 2028 (a) Owners…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.0391 Release of Information

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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'…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.040 Vessel Liveries

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Sec. 31.040. VESSEL LIVERIES. (a) Before the vessel is rented or let for hire, the owner or operator of a vessel livery shall obtain a certificate of number for a vessel being used as a motorboat prior to being rented. (b) The application for the certificate of number under Secti…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.041 Duties of Dealers, Distributors, and Manufacturers; License Required

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Sec. 31.041. DUTIES OF DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND MANUFACTURERS; LICENSE REQUIRED. (a) A person may not engage in business in this state as a dealer, distributor, or manufacturer unless the person holds a license issued under this section and enters into a license agreement with …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.0411 Term of License; Transfer

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Sec. 31.0411. TERM OF LICENSE; TRANSFER. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a license issued under Section 31.041: (1) is valid for two years from the date of issuance; and (2) may not be transferred to another person. (b) A license issued under Section 31.041 in the name …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.0412 Licensing Rules

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Sec. 31.0412. LICENSING RULES. The commission may adopt rules regarding licenses issued under Section 31.041, including rules: (1) regarding license transfer procedures; (2) prescribing application and license agreement forms; (3) regarding application and renewal procedures; (4)…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.0413 Exemption From Dealer Licensing Requirements

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Sec. 31.0413. EXEMPTION FROM DEALER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. The dealer licensing provisions of this subchapter do not apply to the sale of a canoe, kayak, punt, rowboat, rubber raft, paddleboat, or other vessel that is less than 12 feet in length and has a horsepower rating of fi…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.042 Cancellation of Certificates of Number; Grounds

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Sec. 31.042. CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATES OF NUMBER; GROUNDS. (a) A certificate of number may be cancelled and the identification number voided by the department even though the action occurs before the expiration date on the certificate and even though the certificate is not sur…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.043 Manufacturer'S Identification Number

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Sec. 31.043. MANUFACTURER'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. (a) All vessels manufactured in Texas for sale and all vessels sold, numbered, or titled in Texas shall carry a manufacturer's hull identification number clearly imprinted on the structure of the vessel or displayed on a plate pe…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.044 Inspections

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Sec. 31.044. INSPECTIONS. (a) A dealer, distributor, or manufacturer may not refuse to allow the department or a peace officer to inspect a vessel, outboard motor, or records relating to the possession, origination, ownership, or transfer of a vessel or outboard motor at a dealer…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.0445 Definitions

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Sec. 31.0445. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Barge" means a vessel that is not self-propelled or fitted for propulsion by sail, paddle, oar, or similar device. (2) "Builder's certificate" means a certificate of the facts of build of a vessel described in 46 C.F.R. Section …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.045 Ownership of Vessels and Outboard Motors; Certificates of Title

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Sec. 31.045. OWNERSHIP OF VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS; CERTIFICATES OF TITLE. (a) The ownership of a vessel or of an outboard motor is evidenced by a certificate of title issued by the department, unless the vessel or the outboard motor is new. Text of subsection effective until …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.046 Application For Certificate of Title

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Sec. 31.046. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE. Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2028 (a) Except as provided in Subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the purchaser of a vessel or an outboard motor shall apply to the department or to a county tax assessor-colle…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.0465 Appeal Regarding Certificate of Title; Bond; Rules

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Sec. 31.0465. APPEAL REGARDING CERTIFICATE OF TITLE; BOND; RULES. (a) An applicant for a certificate of title under Section 31.046 may appeal the department's refusal to issue the title by filing a bond with the department as provided by this section. (b) A bond filed under this …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.0466 Title For Abandoned Vessel; Bond

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Sec. 31.0466. TITLE FOR ABANDONED VESSEL; BOND. (a) A person may apply for a certificate of title for an abandoned vessel or outboard motor found on the person's property. (b) The department may cancel the certificate for the abandoned vessel or outboard motor and issue a new cer…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.047 Application; Form and Content; Fee

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Sec. 31.047. APPLICATION; FORM AND CONTENT; FEE. (a) A person may apply for a certificate of title on a form prescribed by the department. Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2028 (b) The form must contain: (1) the owner's name, address, and owner identifier as prescri…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.048 Fee

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Sec. 31.048. FEE. (a) The fee for the issuance of a certificate of title or for the notation of a security interest, lien, or other encumbrance is $5 or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more, and is treated as fees collected under Section 31.026 of this code. …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.0485 Issuance, Rejection, and Cancellation of Certificate of Title

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Sec. 31.0485. ISSUANCE, REJECTION, AND CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE. (a) Unless an application for a certificate of title is rejected under Subsection (c) or (d), the department shall issue a certificate of title for the vessel or outboard motor in accordance with Subsect…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.049 Form of Certificate of Title

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Sec. 31.049. FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE. Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2028 (a) A certificate of title must be on a form prescribed by the department and must contain: (1) the name and address of the owner of the vessel or outboard motor; (2) the name of the ow…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.050 Form of Manufacturer'S and Importer'S Certificate of Origin

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Sec. 31.050. FORM OF MANUFACTURER'S AND IMPORTER'S CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN. (a) A manufacturer's or importer's certificate of origin must include: (1) a description of the vessel or outboard motor as required by Section 31.047(b)(2); (2) the name and place of construction or other …

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.0505 Hull Damaged Title Brand

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Sec. 31.0505. HULL DAMAGED TITLE BRAND. (a) Unless Subsection (b) applies, at or before the time the owner of record transfers an ownership interest in a hull-damaged vessel that is covered by a certificate of title issued by the department, if the damage occurred while that pers…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.051 Replacement Certificates of Title

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Sec. 31.051. REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATES OF TITLE. The department shall provide by regulation for the replacement of certificates of title. Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1253, ch. 484, Sec. 1(e), eff. Sept. 1, 1977. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 185 (S.B. 1267), Se…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.052 Security Interest Liens

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Sec. 31.052. SECURITY INTEREST LIENS. Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2028 (a) Except as provided by this section and Section 31.050(c), and except for statutory liens, security interests in a vessel or outboard motor shall be noted on the certificate of title of t…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.053 Transfers of Vessels and Outboard Motors

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Sec. 31.053. TRANSFERS OF VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS. Text of subsection effective until January 01, 2028 (a) No person may sell, assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of an interest in a vessel or an outboard motor without: (1) if the transferee is not a manufacturer or a deal…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.055 Exceptions

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Sec. 31.055. EXCEPTIONS. This subchapter does not apply to: (1) a vessel with a valid marine document issued by the United States Coast Guard's National Vessel Documentation Center or a federal agency that is a successor to the National Vessel Documentation Center; (2) a foreign-…

Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.056 Fee Exemption For Government Vessels and Outboard Motors

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Sec. 31.056. FEE EXEMPTION FOR GOVERNMENT VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS. A fee imposed by this chapter does not apply to a vessel or outboard motor purchased by, owned by, or used exclusively in the service of this state, a political subdivision of this state, or the federal govern…