Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.058 · Subchapter B-1. CERTIFICATES OF TITLE FOR VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS

RIGHTS OF PURCHASER OTHER THAN SECURED PARTY.

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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

(a) In this section, "buyer in ordinary course of business" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.201, Business & Commerce Code.

(b) A buyer in ordinary course of business has the protections afforded by Sections 2.403(b) and 9.320(a), Business & Commerce Code, regardless of whether:

(1) an existing certificate of title was signed and delivered to the buyer; or

(2) a new certificate of title listing the buyer as owner of record was issued.

(c) Except as provided by Sections 31.053 and 31.0582, the rights of a purchaser of a vessel or outboard motor that is not a buyer in ordinary course of business or a lien creditor are governed by the Business & Commerce Code.

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History

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 185 (S.B. 1267), Sec. 21, eff. January 1, 2028.

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Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PW/htm/PW.31.htm
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