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Texas Parks and Wildlife Code - PARKS & WILD § 31.099. Prohibition On Circular Course Around Individuals Engaged in Water Activities

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) No person may operate a motorboat in a circular course around:

(1) any other boat or personal watercraft any occupant of which is engaged in fishing, waterskiing, or a similar activity; or

(2) any person swimming.

(a-1) Subsection (a) does not apply to a person operating a motorboat in a circular course to retrieve a downed or fallen water-skier or other person engaged in a similar activity.

(b) No swimmer or diver may come within 200 yards of a sight-seeing or excursion boat except for maintenance purposes or unless within an enclosed area.

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