Enjoy Safe Boating In Texas

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office along with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department would like for all people to be safe on Texas waterways this summer.

Texas has 1.7 Million acres of freshwater lakes, 4 million acres of Saltwater, 80,000 miles of river and roughly 590,000 recreational water vessels. We want you to boat safely and enjoy time on and around the water!

Before heading to the water, remember these simple recommendations.
-Wear a life jacket
-Avoid Alcohol
-Watch your kids
-Use an engine cut off safety switch
-Take a boater education course

Reminder – Anyone born on or after September 1, 1993 who wishes to operate certain vessels on the public waterways of Texas must take a Boater Education Certification Course.

For more information on Water Safety and the Water Safety Act please visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/…/media/pwd_bk_l2000_0014.pdf