1. (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. (1) contains the requestor's name and address; and
   2. (2) states that the use of the information is for a lawful purpose.

2. (b) This section does not apply to the release of information to:

   1. (1) a peace officer as defined by Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, who is acting in an official capacity; or
   2. (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.