Texas Parks and Wildlife Code

§ 31.110 — EXEMPTION FROM BOATER EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENT; DEFERRAL PROGRAM

PW § 31.110Title 4. WATER SAFETY · Ch. 31. WATER SAFETY · Art. D. BOATING REGULATIONS

Statute text

(a)A person is not required to comply with Section 31.109 if the person:

(1)holds a master's, mate's, or operator's license issued by the United States Coast Guard;

(2)is supervised by a person who is at least 18 years of age and who is otherwise exempt from the requirements of Section 31.109 or possesses a boater identification card as required by Section 31.109;

(3)is not a resident of this state and has proof that the person has successfully completed a boater education course or equivalency examination in another state that is approved by the department;

(4)is exempt by rule of the commission as a customer of a business engaged in renting, showing, demonstrating, or testing boats; or

(5)is exempt by rule of the commission.

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Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 269 (H.B. 1395), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2011. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 235 (H.B. 2755), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2023.