Coyote Powersports PWC Rules and Rider Certification
LAWS RELATED TO PWC OPERATION
Who must be certified to operate a vessel alone?
In Texas a person cannot operate a windblown vessel over 14 feet in length, a motorboat with more than 15 horsepower, or PWC unless he/she:
- Was born on or after September 1, 1993 and has passed a boater education class or equivalency examination prescribed by the department.
- Is 18 years of age and can lawfully operate the motorboat and is on board the motor boat when underway.
- Is at least 13 years of age and have successfully completed a boater education course approved by the Department.
Who can operate a PWC?
NOTE: Children under 13 are specifically prohibited from operating a PWC unless accompanied on board by a person at least 18 years of age. To operate a PWC, the operator must meet one of the following:
- Born on or after September 1, 1993 and passed a boater education class or equivalency examination prescribed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- Born before September 1, 1993
- Persons requiring boater education who have not competed it must be accompanied by a person 18 years of age (who can legalla operate)
- At least 13 years of age and have passed a boater education course or equivalency examination prescribed by the department.
For more information please utilize the Texas Parks and Wildlife's boater education website located at: Click for Texas Parks and Wildlife Boater Education
