You’ve taken the first step and registered your boat in Texas!
You are now part of a very special group of people carrying on a timeless Texas tradition. Whether you boat for fishing, water sports or purely for pleasure, you are in for the time of your life!
No kidding – being outside in nature, connecting with your family and friends, and enjoying the open water. Does it get any better than that?
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Texas boating!
BOATING PREP
 Find places to boat on more than 150 lakes, 15 rivers and 3,700 streams in Texas. These aquatic ecosystems provide recreational opportunities in addition to protecting water quality and providing habitat for fish and wildlife.
 Texas has 1.7 Million acres of freshwater lakes, 4 million acres of Saltwater, 80,000 miles of river and roughly 590,000 recreational water vessels. We want you to boat safely and enjoy time on and around the water. Register now for one of our boater education courses, a good idea for the whole family!
 Help Protect the Lakes You Love – Clean, Drain, and Dry! Invasive species harm native plants, fish and animals, and cost Texas taxpayers millions of dollars. Transporting invasive species or leaving a public water body without removing plants and draining all water from your boat and trailer is illegal. Learn more to protect yourself from a citation.
 Don’t end up on Lone Star Law! Download the free Outdoor Annual app or visit the Outdoor Annual website for all the boating regulations you need to know. You can even access the regulations without internet connectivity and in the most remote locations.
 Boat ownership is a privilege and responsibility. Make sure you follow the regulations when buying or selling a boat in Texas. Find a boat registration office to help with any needs, then get out there and enjoy the water!
Boating and Water Safety Resources
Boater Education | Boating Access | Boating Laws | National Safe Boating Council | Water Safety | Watch Kids Around the Water | National Drowning Prevention Alliance | Invasive Species
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