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Official Texas Boating Handbook Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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 on Your Vessel

Boating Basics: On the Water with Your Vessel

Boating Basics: Specifically for PWCs

It's the Law!

It's The Law: Before Going Out on Your Vessel

It's The Law: Required Equipment for Your Vessel

It's The Law: On The Water with Your Vessel

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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