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Texas Parks and Wildlife Code

§ 31.045 — OWNERSHIP OF VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS; CERTIFICATES OF TITLE

PW § 31.045Title 4. WATER SAFETY · Ch. 31. WATER SAFETY · Art. B-1. CERTIFICATES OF TITLE FOR VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS

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(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 January 01, 2028
(b)The ownership of a new vessel or a new outboard motor is evidenced by a manufacturer's or an importer's certificate executed on a form prescribed by the department. Text of subsection effective on January 01, 2028

Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 396 (H.B. 1466), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 185 (S.B. 1267), Sec. 9, eff. January 1, 2028.

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.045 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.