TEXAS HAS MANDATORY BOATER EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A successfully completed boater education course certified by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) and photo I.D. is required for any person born after September 1, 1984 to operate on the public water of Texas (1) a vessel powered by motor of 10 horsepower or more; or (2) a windblown vessel over 14 feet in length.

Call 1-800-792-1112 for boater education information.

A person is exempt from the mandatory boater education requirement if the person (1) is at least 18 years of age; (2) is accompanied by a person at least 18 years of age.

Key Contacts:

Brandi Bradford
Boater Education Coordinator
Texas Parks and Wildlife
4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744
Boater Education and Boat Information: 512-389-4993
Fax: 512-389-8042
Boat Registration: 1-800-282-8755

Texas State Parks and Recreation