Texas Boating Handbook Table of Contents
This handbook is a guide to Texas's boating laws for recreational
boaters. The publication BOAT Texas - A Course on Responsible
Boating gives additional information on safe boating practices
for recreational boaters.
NOTE: The information in this handbook is intended to be used
only as a summary of the boating laws and regulations in Texas.
The language in this handbook does not replace the language of
the actual boating laws and regulations as they are presented in
Texas Statutes.
Boating Basics
Boating Basics: Before Going Out
Boating Basics: On the Water
Boating Basics: Specifically for PWCs
It's the Law!
It's The Law: Before Going Out
It's The Law: Required Equipment
It's The Law: On The Water
It's the Law: Specifically for PWCs
It's the Law: Specifically For Skiing
Good to Know
Where To Find Additional Information
This handbook is a guide to Texas boating laws for recreational boaters. The publication BOAT TEXAS—A Course on Responsible Boating gives additional information on safe boat handling and practices.
For more advanced information, see:
- U.S. Coast Guard's Navigation Rules
- Chapman Piloting: Seamanship and Boat Handling by Elbert S. Maloney
- The Annapolis Book of Seamanship by Mark Smith and John Rousmaniere
For more information and to stay abreast of new boating laws, call Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at: 1-800-792-1112
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