SECTION 57.997. Fishing Guide License Requirements

(a) No person shall engage in business as a fishing guide in the coastal waters of this state unless that person possesses a fishing guide license and has paid the appropriate licensure fee for saltwater use.

(b) No person operating a vessel or boat as a fishing guide on or in the coastal waters of this state may be issued a Fishing Guide license unless the person presents documentation to the license deputy that the applicant possesses a valid and appropriate U.S. Coast Guard Operator's License.

(c) No person shall engage in business as a paddle craft fishing guide in the coastal waters of this state unless that person possesses a Paddle Craft All-Water Guide license or an All Water Guide license and has paid the appropriate license fee.

(d) No person may be issued a Paddle Craft All-Water Guide license unless the person possesses proof that the person has successfully completed:

(1) training in CPR and First Aid from a department-approved organization;

(2) a department-approved boater education course or equivalency examination; and

(3) a paddle craft leading course from the American Canoe Association or another department-approved course.

Source Note: The provisions of this §57.997 adopted to be effective June 27, 2010, 35 TexReg 5564; amended to be effective September 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 5641