Recreational boating in Texas has more people and families enjoying our waterways
each year. So, it is wise to prepare yourself for both the fun and the responsibility
of boating.
In September 1997, the Texas Legislature passed a law requiring some operators
of boats and personal watercraft to take an approved boater education safety
course. This and other requirements are explained in more detail in your manual.
Texas has more than 1,260,000 surface acres of freshwater lakes, 2,111,000
surface acres of saltwater bays, and some 80,000 miles of rivers and streams.
Each year, Texans use motorboats, sailboats, canoes, kayaks, and rafts on these
waterways for swimming, fishing, skiing, pleasure cruising, and hunting. It
is essential that boat operators and their passengers act responsibly and safely.
The Boat Texas safety education course is designed to give you a basic knowledge
of water safety laws, boat types, and safe and courteous boat operation. It
is not only for beginning boaters but also includes information for experienced
boaters who want to refresh their knowledge and stay abreast of new boating
laws.
Boating is fun. Safe boating is even more fun...and it makes good sense.
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Regional and Field Offices |
Boater Education Program
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
1-800-792-1112
512-389-4999 |
Kerrville
309 Sidney Baker South
Kerrville, TX 78028
830-257-7611 |
Boat Registration and Titling
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
1-800-262-8755
512-389-4828 |
LaMarque
14037 Delaney Road
LaMarque, TX 77568
409-933-1947 |
Abilene
281 North Willis
Abilene, TX 79603
915-673-3333 |
Laredo
5119 Bob Bullock Loop
Laredo, TX 78041
956-718-1087 |
Amarillo
203 West 8th
Suite 200
Amarillo, TX 79101
806-379-8900
|
Lubbock
1702 Landmark Lane
Suite 1
Lubbock, TX 79415
806-761-4930 |
Austin Headquarters
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
1-800-792-1112 |
Lufkin
Old Texas Plaza
4100 S. Medford Drive
Suite 204B
Lufkin, TX 75901
936-632-1311 |
Beaumont
5550-K Eastex Freeway
Beaumont, TX 77708
409-892-8666 |
Midland
4500 W. Illinois
Suite 307
Midland, TX 79703
432-520-4649 |
Brownsville
5460 Paredes Line Road
Suite 201
Brownsville, TX 78526
956-546-1952 |
Mt. Pleasant
212 South Johnson
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
903-572-7966 |
Brownwood
301 North Main
Suite D
Brownwood, TX 76801
915-646-0440 |
Rockport
715 South Highway 35
Rockport, TX 78382
361-790-0312 |
College Station
12815 Wellborn Road
Suite160
College Station, TX 77845
979-696-4148 |
Rusk
580 West 6th St.
Rusk, TX 75785
903-683-2511 |
Corpus Christi
5541 Bear Lane
Suite 232
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
361-289-5566 |
San Angelo
3407 South Chadbourne
San Angelo, TX 76903
915-651-4844 |
El Paso
401 E. Franklin
Suite 520
El Paso, TX 79901
915-834-7050 |
San Antonio
858 W. Rhapsody
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-348-7375 |
Fort Worth
5400 Airport Freeway
Suite E
Fort Worth, TX 76117
817-831-3128 |
Temple
3615 S. General Bruce Dr.
Temple, TX 76504
254-778-8913 |
Garland
346 Oaks Trail
Suite 100
Garland, TX 75043
972-226-9966 |
Tyler
3330 S. Southwest Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
903-534-0388 |
Houston (North)
350 North Sam Houston Parkway East
Suite 100
Houston, TX 77060
281-931-6471 |
Victoria
2805 N. Navarro
Suite 600A
Victoria, TX 77901
361-575-6306 |
Houston (South)
10103 Fondren
Suite 275
Houston, TX 77096
713-779-8977 |
Waco
1601 East Crest Drive
Waco, TX 76705
254-867-7951 |
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Wichita Falls
100 FreMar Valley
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940-723-7327 |
| Important Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Phone Numbers |
Operation Game Thief
Report game and fishing violations
1-800-792-GAME |
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Magazine Subscriptions
Texas like you’ve never seen it
1-800-937-9393 |
Texas State Parks Pass
Camp and park entry discounts
512-389-8900 |
State Parks Reservations
Plan your next trip with one call
512-389-8900 |
Boat Information and Registration
Questions on registering or titling?
1-800-262-8755
|
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Information Number
For anything else ...
1-800-792-1112 |
