Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.021

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 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.

Tex. Parks and Wild. § 31.021

Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1388,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2013.

Amended By Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 8(c), eff. 9/1/2003

Amended By Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1133, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2003.

Amended By Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1256, Sec. 23, eff. 9/1/1997

Amended By Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1363, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/1997

Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/1993

Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1975.