Texas Parks and Wildlife Boating and Water Safety

07/04/2026

Texas law states everyone on a personal watercraft must wear a life jacket. This little guy knows the law and was compliant. Best thing we saw all day!

07/04/2026

Stop by and help us Fill the Boat today with gently used life jackets! These PFDs will be donated to area life jacket loaner stations in North Texas. We're at the north boat ramp at Cedar Hill State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife until 2pm today!

07/02/2026

06/26/2026

We'll be at Cedar Hill State Park North Boat Ramp on Saturday July 5 between 10am-2pm. Stop by and see us!

06/23/2026

🚤❤️ HELP US FILL THE BOAT THIS JULY 4TH! ❤️🚤

Before you head out on the water, stop by and help make boating safer for everyone!
We're collecting new and gently used life jackets to stock life jacket loaner stations across North Texas. A donated life jacket could be the one that saves a life.

📍 Joe Pool Lake – State Park North Boat Ramp
📅 Saturday July 4, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

✔️ Donate a new or gently used life jacket ✔️ Learn about life jacket loaner stations ✔️ Pick up boating safety information ✔️ Help keep our Texas lakes safe

Every life jacket donated helps ensure that families, paddlers, anglers, and boaters have access to this critical piece of safety equipment when they need it most.

Let's work together to Fill the Boat and Save Lives!

06/08/2026

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00058706&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

06/01/2026

Are you passionate about water safety, outdoor recreation, and educating others? Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is now accepting applications for the role of Boater Education Training Specialist—a dynamic position that combines public outreach, education, community engagement, and boating safety across the state of Texas.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by promoting safe and responsible boating practices, supporting volunteer instructors, and helping Texans gain the knowledge and confidence to enjoy time on the water safely. From coordinating educational events and developing outreach materials to partnering with schools, law enforcement, marinas, and community organizations, this role plays an important part in protecting lives and encouraging safe recreation on Texas waterways.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and educator who enjoys working with the public, presenting information to diverse audiences, and creating engaging educational experiences. Whether your background is in education, outreach, recreation, communications, public safety, or outdoor programs, this position offers the opportunity to build connections, support statewide initiatives, and help expand boating safety awareness throughout Texas.

Successful candidates should be organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple projects while working independently and collaboratively with partners across the state. Experience with public speaking, event coordination, volunteer engagement, social media or digital outreach, and presentation development is highly valued.

This is a full-time position with benefits that include enrollment in the state retirement plan, medical coverage, paid leave, agency vehicle, cell phone, and more.

Applications are open now through June 15, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a team dedicated to promoting boating safety, supporting outdoor recreation, and serving the people of Texas.

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobdetail.ftl?job=00058706&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

05/16/2026

It's National Safe Boating Week! Day 1 - Tip 1: Always wear a life jacket! For life jacket fit facts visit: https://safeboatingcampaign.com/life-jackets/

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03/23/2026