Section 55.401 - DefinitionsThe following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Inland waters--all public waters of this state on the landward side of the coastal waters boundary as defined in § 65.3(15) of this title (relating to Definitions).(2) Party boat--a vessel meeting the definition of "party boat" established in Parks and Wildlife Code, § 31.171(2).(3) Passenger--a person carried on board a party boat, but does not include: (A) the vessel owner or the owner's agent;(B) the vessel's operator or crew members, if they have not provided a consideration for their transportation before, during, or after the voyage; or(C) a person being trained for the purposes of acquiring a party boat operator's license.31 Tex. Admin. Code § 55.401
The provisions of this §55.401 adopted to be effective January 1, 2008, 32 TexReg 10011; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 11, March 12, 2021, TexReg 1658, eff. 3/15/2021