In TEXAS Effective January 1, 1994, all motorboats and all outboard motors must be titled.
All motorized vessels, regardless of length (including any sailboat with an auxiliary engine);
All non-motorized vessels (including sailboats) 14 feet in length or longer; and
All internal combustion (gasoline/diesel/propane powered) outboard motors must be titl Used Vessels/Outboard Motors– DO NOT purchase a used vessel/boat or outboard motor without receiving an original title (signed on the front and back) along with a signed bill of sale from the person(s) listed on the title or from their legally documented representative. If a legal representative signs the title or bill of sale for the recorded owner(s), you must obtain a copy of the documentation authorizing the legal representative to act on behalf of the owner(s). Texas Parks and Wildlife is not authorized to register/title boat trailers, those are handled by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles through your local County Tax offices.
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In TEXAS Effective January 1, 1994, all motorboats and all outboard motors must be titled.
All motorized vessels, regardless of length (including any sailboat with an auxiliary engine);
All non-motorized vessels (including sailboats) 14 feet in length or longer; and
All internal combustion (gasoline/diesel/propane powered) outboard motors must be titl Used Vessels/Outboard Motors– DO NOT purchase a used vessel/boat or outboard motor without receiving an original title (signed on the front and back) along with a signed bill of sale from the person(s) listed on the title or from their legally documented representative. If a legal representative signs the title or bill of sale for the recorded owner(s), you must obtain a copy of the documentation authorizing the legal representative to act on behalf of the owner(s). Texas Parks and Wildlife is not authorized to register/title boat trailers, those are handled by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles through your local County Tax offices.