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To get your Texas jet ski license (i.e., your boating safety education certificate), you must complete a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)-approved boater education course. Any jet ski operators born after September 1, 1993, are required to have one to operate a personal watercraft.

Whether cruising through the Gulf of Mexico on a sailboat or jet skiing on Lake Travis, it's important to put safety first. In 2024, millions of Americans had a great time with friends and family on the open water. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Coast…

Getting a new or new-to-you boat can be exciting, but before it even hits the water, you'll need to register it. Aside from a few exceptions, almost all boats in Texas must be registered with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Before hitting the…

Texas has a reputation for being the state where “everything is bigger.” From the size of the state itself, which is one of the largest in the nation (second only to Alaska), to its oversized love for football, Texas stands out as a prosperous state…