HB 2327 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for operating a watercraft while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 2450 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to antique outboard motors.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the wearing of a personal flotation device while being towed behind a motorboat or while engaged in water sports in or on the wake of a motorboat; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Received from the House
HB 3064 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to creating the criminal offense of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger; changing the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3807 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of lifeguards and informational signs to improve safety on public beaches.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3808 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the establishment of a statewide alert system and education program to improve water safety in the state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4436 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the operation of aircraft in or on protected freshwater areas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 337 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the use of emergency engine cutoff switches on motorboats; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1811 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain boating while intoxicated offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creating a Class C menhaden boat license; imposing a fee; requiring a license.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation, permitting, and taxation of certain boats and boat motors; imposing a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the proof of ownership required for the registration of certain boats.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
SB 210 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the use of emergency engine cutoff switches on motorboats.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1669 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the permitting and taxation of certain boats and boat motors; imposing a fee.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 550 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to sound-producing devices on vessels.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Returned from the House for further action
HB 1771 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of the Canadian River in Potter County.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1988 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the use of emergency engine cutoff switches on motorboats.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Received from the House
HB 2117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to requiring certain persons to wear a personal flotation device while a passenger on motorboats.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
SB 708 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to an exemption from numbering for certain vessels propelled by trolling motors.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 343 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the use of emergency engine cutoff switches on motorboats.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
SB 105 85-1 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the use of emergency engine cutoff switches on motorboats.
Filed
HB 1466 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to Parks and Wildlife Department procedures for the transfer of ownership of boats or outboard motors; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 840 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to certain trailer registration fees for veterans with disabilities.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
HB 115 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to identification numbers on vessels.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 312 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to information contained on a personal identification certificate, driver's license, and commercial driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 597 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to boater education and examinations on preventing the spread of exotic harmful or potentially harmful aquatic plants, fish, and shellfish.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1106 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the identification and operation of vessels in the waters of this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1222 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to venue for certain alleged violations or offenses under the Water Safety Act.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1241 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the adoption of rules by the Parks and Wildlife Commission to protect the public water of this state from the spread of aquatic invasive species.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3083 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the requirement to carry a certificate of number identification card on a vessel.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 3279 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the uprooting of seagrass plants; creating an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 501 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to venue for certain alleged violations or offenses under the Water Safety Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1684 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the registration of boat trailers.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 25 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the carrying of certain weapons in a watercraft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 77 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the carrying of certain weapons in watercraft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 308 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to life preserving devices on recreational vessels.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 384 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the proper identification of boats and outboard motors; creating an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 555 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to reportable boating accidents and the penalties for certain boating accidents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 596 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to offenses involving operating a motorboat in a circular course.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 673 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the production and use of an instructional video on recreational water safety.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1395 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the requirements to operate personal watercraft and certain boats.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2138 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the search for and rescue of victims of water-oriented accidents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2141 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to enforcement of laws related to water safety.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3297 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the registration and titling of motorboats, vessels, and outboard motors by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3808 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to fishing with certain archery equipment in certain counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 7 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks, the transfer of a historic site from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission, and the general rulemaking authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3108 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to an interim study of recreational boating safety in Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3109 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to certain offenses involving boating safety and the disposition of fines for certain water safety offenses.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3391 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department; changing the elements of an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4197 81-0 (2009)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to boating safety and boater education.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
SB 1010 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Parks and Wildlife Department; changing the elements of an offense.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SB 1745 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to certain offenses involving boating safety and the disposition of fines for certain water safety offenses.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1746 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to an interim study of recreational boating safety in Texas.
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
SB 2050 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the disposition of certain fees collected by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 2095 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to requiring a boater education course for certain operators of vessels.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2440 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of commercially operated party boats on public water of this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
SB 233 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain law enforcement agencies to establish a checkpoint to determine whether persons are boating while intoxicated.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 410 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the authority of certain municipal peace officers on a lake located partly in a municipality.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 626 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the requirement to complete the boater education course and the deposit of fees from that course.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 864 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to offenses involving boating safety.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 997 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the regulation of commercially operated party boats on public water of this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 200 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the administrative suspension of the driver's license of a person arrested for certain offenses involving the operation of a watercraft while intoxicated for the person's failure to pass a test for intoxication.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 942 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the registration of antique boats with the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 943 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to evidence establishing ownership of a vessel for a certificate of title issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 944 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the license requirements of marine dealers, distributors, and manufacturers.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2027 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of certain rivers and streams in particular counties; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2032 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the expansion of the operation game thief program to include certain other violations of law.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2622 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to boating safety.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 3051 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to boating and water safety.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3197 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Relating to boating safety.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HR 2212 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2027.
Reported enrolled
SB 489 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the license requirements of marine dealers, distributors, and manufacturers.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 537 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the registration of antique boats with the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 538 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to evidence establishing ownership of a vessel for a certificate of title issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SR 1072 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2027.
Reported enrolled
HB 2702 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to regulating the noise level of motorboats.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3107 77-0 (2001)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to requiring occupants of certain boats to wear a lifesaving device.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 3379 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the regulation of floating cabins; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
SB 1573 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the regulation of floating cabins; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2623 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the application of aquatic pesticides; providing a civil penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3462 76-0 (1999)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the identification of vessels without identification numbers and outboard motors without serial numbers.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1886 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the regulation of water safety on privately owned lakes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 203 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to penalties for certain water safety violations.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 204 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the creation of the boating safety account.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 205 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to designation of restricted areas on certain public water.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 206 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to requiring a person to complete a boating safety course in certain circumstances; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 394 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to required equipment for racing shells, rowing sculls, and racing kayaks.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 636 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to dedicating certain sales tax revenue on boats to fund boating safety programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 637 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the enhancement of the penalty for certain offenses involving intoxication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 965 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to requiring a license to operate a boat; providing a penalty.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 966 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oakley, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to water safety; providing penalties.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1151 75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to the operation of personal watercraft.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2218 75-0 (1997)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of an offense involving driving, boating, or flying while intoxicated.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2240 75-0 (1997)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to boats and outboard motors.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 2624 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of sailboat competitions.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 587 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to water safety; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1199 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the operation and rental of jet skis; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1533 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the regulation of sailboat competitions.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 53 74-0 (1995)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to requiring boat operators to use a cautionary flag in certain circumstances.
House: State Recreational Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 830 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to requiring seat-locking devices on certain water vessels.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
SB 72 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the release of information kept in vessel and outboard motor ownership records.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1669 73-0 (1993)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to safety equipment for certain watercraft and flotation devices; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Referred to Agriculture & Wildlife Management
HB 1770 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cuellar, RenatoSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to release of information kept in vessel and boat records.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1945 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the definition and operation of personal watercraft.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1970 73-0 (1993)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the registration and titling of vessels and outboard motors.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 2443 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to certain fishing apparatus anchored in the Trinity River near the Livingston Dam.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
SB 664 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to certain fishing apparatus anchored in the Trinity River near the Livingston Dam.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 1073 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: James, Mary
Relating to the time of operation of water skis, aquaplanes and similar devices.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 1074 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: James, Mary
Relating to lights and sound-producing devices on a vessel or motorboat.
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 195 72-0 (1991)
Author: Soileau, CurtisSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the size of a "diver down" flag.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2514 72-0 (1991)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to the use of airboats on certain lakes.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 1319 72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the registration and titling of vessels and outboard motors and to repeal of conflict of the Water Safety Act.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 704 71-0 (1989)
Author: Connelly, Barry
Relating to the operation of a moving vessel or the manipulation of water skis, an aquaplane, or other waterborne device while intoxicated; providing criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 953 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, JimSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to restrictions on persons who may operate certain motorboats.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1996 71-0 (1989)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to prohibiting boats from entering an area in which a person is scuba diving.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2057 71-0 (1989)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the operation of a motorboat of 175 horsepower or more while intoxicated.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 2082 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hightower, AllenSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the definition and operation of personal watercraft.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2170 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a certificate of title on a homemade boat.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2171 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the rights of a buyer of a new motorboat or outboard motor.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2370 71-0 (1989)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to standard speed limits for moving vessels.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2704 71-0 (1989)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to restrictions on persons who may operate certain motorboats.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 3078 71-0 (1989)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to water safety.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 276 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Connelly, Barry
Relating to the operation of a moving vessel or the manipulation of water skis, an aquaplane, or other waterborne device while intoxicated; providing criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1611 71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to prohibiting boats from operating in an area in which a person is scuba diving or snorkeling.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1766 71-0 (1989)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the exemption of certain marine vessels from numbering requirememts, to age requirements for wearing life preservers, to rearview mirror requirements, and to emergency lights used ......
Senate: Natural Resources
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 2631 70-0 (1987)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the operation of a vessel or the manipulation of water skis, an aquaplane, or a similar device while intoxicated; providing criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 1091 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the requirement of an observer or a mirror on a boat that tows people.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 150 70-2 (1987)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the operation of a vessel or the manipulation of water skis, an aquaplane, or a similar device while intoxicated; providing criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 1501 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to motorboat registration fees and to the disposition and use of those fees in certain counties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 77 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to lighting requirements for certain motorboats.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1016 69-0 (1985)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the regulation of the use of airboats; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 669 67-0 (1981)
Author: Clark, BillSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the use of engine safety switches on motorboats.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed
HB 1707 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hall, Lanny
Relating to registration of certain motorboats.
House: Environmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 2142 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to the requirement of an observer or a mirror on a boat that tows people.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 85 66-0 (1979)
Author: Gonzales, Arnold
Relating to the possession of certain outboard motors without a manufacturer's serial number and to related criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 447 66-0 (1979)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to jurisdiction of the municipal court over certain water safety offenses.
House: Environmental Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1828 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to the operation of motorboats having exhaust water manifolds in fresh water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 301 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Sharp, John
Amending the Parks and Wildlife Code to require buoyancy equipment on nets to reduce boating hazards; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 577 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to powers, duties, and procedures of the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the Parks and Wildlife Department, certain funds used by the Parks and Wildlife Department, and certain definitions, licenses, and criminal penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 411 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Relating to the use of certain flotation devices by swimmers and divers more than 100 yards from shore; providing exceptions; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on State Parks
HB 1049 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the filing of an accident report under the water Safety Act.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1050 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to local use and inspection fees for boat used on public water.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 1337 65-0 (1977)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to regulating motorboat noise; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 1411 65-0 (1977)
Author: Coody, Bill
Relating to discharging a firearm on a vessel in public water; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 1687 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Amending the Parks and Wildlife Code to conform it to certain legislation enacted by the 64th Legislature.
House: Environmental Affairs
Assigned to Consent Calendar
SB 1052 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to local use and inspection or registration fees for boats used on public water.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 1053 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the fee that may be charged for the issuance of a duplicate boat registration decal.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 1054 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the filing of an accident report under the Water Safety Act.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1055 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the fee that may be charged for the issuance of a certificate of title for a motorboat or outboard motor or notation of a lien or encumbrance.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 Day Bill
HB 97 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the licensing, registration, and certification of ownership of canoes; providing equipment regulations; making penalties applicable to certain violations.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 146 64-0 (1975)
Author: Miller, ChrisSponsor: Andujar, Betty
Establishing penalties for the failure to stop and render aid or to give certain information in an accident on public water and for failure to make required accident reports.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 292 64-0 (1975)
Author: Munson, BenSponsor: Hance, Kent
Requiring a certificate of title for transfer of or security interests in motorboats and outboard motors to be issued by Parks and Wildlife Department; and adding certain definitions and changing the requirements for proof of ownership for issuance of certificate of number for a motorboat or outboard motor.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 631 64-0 (1975)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to requiring the use of warning flags by persons using underwater breathing devices in waters of this state; prohibiting the operation of a boat with the motor running within a certain distance of a divers warning flag.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs
HB 1017 64-0 (1975)
Author: Munson, BenSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to providing pump-out facilities for boat sewage.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 1215 64-0 (1975)
Author: Munson, Ben
Relating to the identification and registration of vessels; relating to vessel and water safety.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 142 64-0 (1975)
Author: Creighton, TomSponsor: Agnich, Fred
Relating to regulations of the Parks and Wildlife Commission for the health, safety, and protection of persons and property on water within the boundaries of state parks, historic sites, scientific areas, or forts; allowing the retention by a justice or county court of 15 percent of the fines imposed for deposit in the county treasury.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 day bill
SB 414 64-0 (1975)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Establishing penalties for the failure to stop and render aid or to give certain information in an accident on public water and for failure to make required accident reports.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably
HB 1422 63-0 (1973)
Author: Munson, BenSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the disposal of sewage from boats as defined in this Act; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HB 604 62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to consolidating special funds now credited with all moneys due and owning to a Special Water Safety Fund.
HB 605 62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, BenSponsor: Kennard, Don
Relating to providing for the registration of all motorboats; establish fees; establish numbering specifics; provide for safety equipment on all watercraft; clarify enforcement procedures; provide for markers on public waters; provide for the acceptance of federal grants.
HB 677 62-0 (1971)
Author: Burgess, Steve | et. al.
Relating to life preservers as required by law in all motorboats.
HB 1212 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jones, Edmund E.
Providing for the maintenance of adequate police regulation on Lake Livingston.
HB 1508 62-0 (1971)
Author: Rodriguez, Lindsey | et. al.
Relating to the use of boat registration fees collected under the Texas Water Safety Act.
HR 422 62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Creating an interim committee on recreational water safety.
SB 331 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bridges, Ronald W.Sponsor: Salem, Joe
Relating to amending the Water Safety Act; the required wearing of life preserving devices for certain minor passengers of prescribed motorboats.
HB 394 61-0 (1969)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to transferring administration and enforcement of the Texas Water Safety Act from the Texas Highway Department to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 623 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bridges, Ronald Wayne
Relating to making it the duty of the operator of a motorboat, except operators of motorboats carrying passengers for hire, to require that passengers 12 years of age or under wear life preservers at all times.
HB 594 60-0 (1967)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to making it unlawful for a person to enter upon a boat, vessel, ship or other watercraft of another without the consent of the owner or other person in charge thereof; providing a penalty.
HB 943 60-0 (1967)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to amending certain acts pertaining to water safety.
HB 982 60-0 (1967)
Author: Scoggins, Charles R. "Chuck"
Relating to surfboarding in certain restricted areas.
HB 69 59-0 (1965)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to amending certain acts pertaining to water safety.
HB 181 59-0 (1965)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to regulating the use and operation of watercraft upon the public waters of the State of Texas; providing penalties.
HB 309 59-0 (1965)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to amending certain statutes relative to allocating and appropriating a certain portion of the unclaimed refunds of motor fuel taxes for use in acquiring land for recreational purposes and enforcement of the Texas Water Safety Act.
HB 467 58-0 (1963)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to water safety.
HB 562 58-0 (1963)
Author: Slider, James Lenoy
Relating to providing for the enforcement of the Water Safety Act by game wardens on Lake Texoma, Lake Texarkana, Garza-Little Elm Lake, Caddo Lake and Lake O' the Pines, in addition to the enforcement by peace officers of this State and its political subdivisions.
HB 321 57-0 (1961)
Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for the issuance of serial numbers to certain vehicles.
SB 466 57-0 (1961)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Water Safety Act to provide for the issuance of serial number to certain vessels; to prescribe certain equipment; to regulate certain activities; to prohibit local fees; to empower game wardens with certain authority; to provide the manner in which the Highway department may construct and finance certain facilities.
HB 16 57-1 (1961)
Author: Bass, Robert Wilton "Bob"
Relating to amending a certain Act to provide for enforcement of the Water Safety Act by peace officers of this State and its political subdivisions and by game wardens on Lake Texarkana.
HB 52 57-1 (1961)
Author: Korioth, Thomas Anthony "Tony" | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act to provide for enforcement of the Water Safety Act by game wardens on Lake Texoma, Lake Texarkana, and Garza-Little Elm Lake, in addition to the enforcement by peace officers of this State and its political subdivisions.
HB 90 57-3 (1962)
Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act to provide for the issuance of serial numbers to certain vessels; prescribing certain equipment; exempting boats eight feet or under from certain requirements; regulating certain activities; prohibiting local fees; empowering game wardens with certain authority; providing for certain fees and partial fees with exception thereto; providing the manner in which the Highway Department may construct and finance certain facilities.
HB 11 56-0 (1959)
Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al.
Relating to promoting safety by regulating vessels, water skiing, and aquaplaning upon the waters of this State; conferring powers and imposing duties on the State Highway Department; prescribing certain penalties; providing for funds to be deposited in the Special Boat Fund.
HB 337 56-0 (1959)
Author: Green, Howard Lemuel | et. al.
Relating to operating a motorboat while intoxicated; changing the penalty for the misdemeanor offense of operating a motorboat while intoxicated or under the influence of intoxicating liquor by making each violation subsequent to a conviction for the misdemeanor offense a felony and prescribing the penalty therefor.
HB 418 56-0 (1959)
Author: Cowen, Warren C. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the issuance of certificates of title on boat motors and prohibiting sale of boat motors in this State after the first sale except through use of the certificates of title issued therefor; prescribing offenses; making an appropriation; fixing the effective date of this Act.
HB 659 56-0 (1959)
Author: Anderson, Louis H.
Relating to the imposition of a license tax on water craft within the State; providing a penalty for violation.
SB 147 56-0 (1959)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to promoting safety by regulating vessels, water skiing, and aquaplaning upon the waters of this state; prescribing certain penalties.
HB 52 56-2 (1959)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry"
Relating to amending certain acts so as to require each person aboard a motorboat or vessel to wear a life preserver, buoyant vest, ring buoy, or buoyant cushion at all times when said motorboat or vessel is in operation.
HB 79 56-2 (1959)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to amending the "Water Safety Act"; making Certificates of Number valid for a three (3) year period.
HB 502 55-0 (1957)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to regulating the operation of boats navigating the waters within the jurisdiction of this State; requiring safety equipment; prescribing penalties; making appropriations.
HB 40 55-1 (1957)
Author: McCoppin, George W.
Relating to the regulation of and restrictions on the operation and use of boats and firearms on the waters of Lake Texarkana, in, upon or along the Counties of Bowie, Cass and Morris; providing a penalty.
HB 92 54-0 (1955)
Author: Murphy, Jr., Charles Alfred
Relating to authorizing and directing the State Highway Department to construct and maintain motor vehicle parking areas and ramps or ways for launching motor boats and hauling the same from the water; providing for the construction of access ways; authorizing the acquisition of land and easements in land; directing cooperation with the Game, Fish and Oyster Commission; providing for type of construction; authorizing and directing the use of certain funds.
HB 408 54-0 (1955)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to regulating the operation of boats, as defined in the Act, navigating the waters within the jurisdiction of this State; requiring safety equipment, lights, and other equipment and devices on boats; prescribing rules for safe operation of boats; prohibiting certain persons from operating boats; defining certain offenses and prescribing penalties for violation of the Act; making appropriations.
SB 256 53-0 (1953)
Author: Rogers, Johnnie B.
Relating to making it unlawful to shoot, fire or discharge any firearm from any boat, sail craft, float, or raft upon Lake Travis; providing a penalty; providing for enforcement.
HB 75 52-0 (1951)
Author: Tufares, Deno Arthur
Relating to making it illegal for any person, firm, corporation or group of persons to rent or let for hire any boat upon any of the lakes of this State without having such boat equipped with one (1) life preserver for each person aboard; providing a penalty for violation thereof.
HB 963 51-0 (1949)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to making it unlawful for any person to rent, lease, use of occupy any host upon any of the waters of this State in excess of one acre, without having such boat equipped with at least one life preserver for each passenger aboard; providing a penalty for violation hereof; repealing all laws in conflict.
SB 86 51-0 (1949)
Author: Kelly, Keith F. | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, making it unlawful to operate a motor boat while under the influence of intoxicants, or with an open exhaust, or in a reckless manner; providing a penalty.
HB 25 51-1 (1950)
Author: Tufares, Deno Arthur | et. al.
Relating to making it illegal to operate a rent or commercial boat upon any of the waters of this State without having such boat equipped with one life preserver for each passenger aboard and a minimum of four life preservers for each boat; defining the term "life preserver"; providing a penalty for violation thereof; repealing all laws in conflict.
SB 122 50-0 (1947)
Author: Tynan, Walter | et. al.
Relating to amending the Penal Code by making it unlawful to operate a motor boat while under the influence of intoxicants, or with an open exhaust or in a reckless manner; providing a penalty.
HB 650 49-0 (1945)
Author: Voigt, Frank B.
Relating to making it unlawful to operate motor boats without mufflers on their motors, or to operate motor boats without having the mufflers on their motors silenced, within one-half (1/2) mile of any private residence within this State; fixing penalties.
HB 768 49-0 (1945)
Author: Mangum, Preston P. "Pete" | et. al.
Relating to making it unlawful for any person or persons to manufacture, construct, build, sell or operate a boat, that will capsize with one or more persons therein, on any waters, either public or private, in this State; providing penalties.
HB 1018 46-0 (1939)
Author: Wood, Robert H. | et. al.
Relating to declaring the legislative policy; designating the waters of Caddo Lake in Marion and Harrison Counties as a part of the public fresh waters of this State and suited for the preservation, protection and propagation of game and fish; regulating and restricting the operation and use of motor boats and water craft on said Caddo Lake; regulating and prohibiting the use and discharge of firearms on said Caddo Lake; making it a misdemeanor and providing a violation of certain provisions of the Act; limiting the provisions of the Act to Marion and Harrison Counties only, and fixing venue of prosecution under this Act in either said counties.
HB 1055 46-0 (1939)
Author: Langdon, Jack M.
Relating to providing certain regulations for the operation of boats on navigable streams and public lakes of this State; providing a suitable penalty.
