Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.171
This is the official text of Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.171, part of Texas’s Parks and Wildlife Code — governs state parks, hunting, and fishing.
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§ 31.171. DEFINITIONS.
Official statutory text
In this subchapter:
(1) "Licensed party boat operator" means a person issued a license by the department under this subchapter.
(2) "Party boat" means a vessel:
(A) operated by the owner of the vessel or an employee of the owner; and
(B) rented or leased by the owner for a group recreational event for more than six passengers.
(1) "Licensed party boat operator" means a person issued a license by the department under this subchapter.
(2) "Party boat" means a vessel:
(A) operated by the owner of the vessel or an employee of the owner; and
(B) rented or leased by the owner for a group recreational event for more than six passengers.
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