(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's name and address; and
(2) states that the use of the information is for a lawful purpose.
(b) This section does not apply to the release of information to:
(1) a peace officer as defined by Article 2A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure, who is acting in an official capacity; or
(2) a state official or an official of a political subdivision of this state who requests the information for tax purposes.