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Boating and Water Safety
Boating and Water Safety
Boat Title, Registration & ID Requirements
See title, registration, TX number, bill of sale and transfer requirements.
Fee Chart for Boats and Outboard Motors
List of fees for registration, decals, titles, taxes and more.
Operation of Your Boat
Review unlawful boat operation activities.
Operation of Personal Watercraft
Definition of personal watercraft and unlawful activities.
Required Safety Equipment
See the safety equipment required for different vessel types.
Boating Accidents
What to do in the event of a boating accident.
Mandatory Boater Education
Boater education is recommended for all operators and required for those born on or after Sept. 1, 1993.
Waterfowl Hunting Boater Safety Risk Assessment
Assess that risk of hunting waterfowl using a boat.
Renew Registration
Options for boat registration renewal, replacement decals and more.
Clean, Drain, Dry Your Boat
To prevent the spread of invasive species, boaters are required to drain all water from their boat and gear.
References, Tools & Forms for Boat Titling/Registration
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