Sec. 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.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1006, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Renumbered from Sec. 31.106 by Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 12, Sec. 2(23), eff. Sept. 6, 1990. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1363, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 269 (H.B. 1395), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Boating Regulations
Section 31.091. Uniformity of Boating Regulations
Section 31.092. Local Regulations
Section 31.093. Rules of the Road
Section 31.094. Reckless or Negligent Operation
Section 31.095. Excessive Speed
Section 31.096. Reckless Operation and Excessive Speed
Section 31.098. Hazardous Wake or Wash
Section 31.099. Prohibition on Circular Course Around Individuals Engaged in Water Activities
Section 31.100. Interference With Markers or Ramps
Section 31.101. Obstructing Passage
Section 31.102. Operating Boats in Restricted Areas
Section 31.1021. Operating Vessels in Scuba Diving or Snorkeling Areas
Section 31.103. Water Skis, Aquaplanes, Etc
Section 31.104. Accidents: Duty of Operators
Section 31.105. Accident Reports
Section 31.106. Personal Watercraft
Section 31.107. Operation of Motorboat
Section 31.1071. Operation of Motorboat With Emergency Engine Cutoff Switch
Section 31.108. Boater Education Program
Section 31.109. Boater Education Course Required for Certain Persons
Section 31.110. Exemption From Boater Education Course Requirement; Deferral Program