Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 31.107 - Operation of Motorboat No person may operate a motorboat powered by a motor with a manufacturer's rating of more than 15 horsepower on the public waters of this state unless the person is at least 13 years of age or is supervised by another person who:
(1) is at least 18 years of age;(2) can lawfully operate the motorboat; and(3) is on board the motorboat when under way.Tex. Parks and Wild. § 31.107
Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 269, Sec. 2, eff. 6/17/2011.Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1363, Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/1997.Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1006, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989. Renumbered from Sec. 31.106 by Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 12, Sec. 2(23), eff. 9/6/1990.