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 Texas Boater 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.
Boater Education Headquarters
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
(800) 792-1112
(512) 389-1112 |
Kerrville
309 Sidney Baker South
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-7611 |
Abilene
281 North Willis
Abilene, TX 79603
(915) 673-3333 |
LaMarque
14037 Delaney Road
LaMarque, TX 77568
(409) 933-1947 |
Amarillo
203 West 8th
Suite 200
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 379-8900
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Lubbock
1702 Landmark Lane
Suite 1
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806) 761-4930 |
Austin Headquarters
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
(800) 792-1112 |
Lufkin
1515 Atkinson Drive
Lufkin, TX 75902
(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 75456
(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
12845 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 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) 778-2851 |
Garland
346 Oaks Trails
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 285
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 |
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 |
Conservation Passport
Camp and park entry discounts
1-800-895-4248 |
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
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Information Number
For anything else ...
1-800-792-1112 |
