Updated July 2026
Texas Wakesurfing Rules
What the rule says
Texas has no statewide wakesurfing-specific law. General rules (TPWD, Parks & Wildlife Code ch. 31 / 31 TAC) require headway/no-wake speed within 50 feet of other vessels, persons, platforms or shore for PWC, prohibit hazardous wakes, and hold operators liable for wake damage. No wake-surf-specific distance/depth/acreage thresholds exist statewide.
Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD). The linked statute or agency page is the authority — wake-sport law is changing quickly in many states, so confirm there before you ride.
Statewide rules are the floor, not the whole picture
Individual lakes routinely add stricter limits on top of the state rule — no-wake zones, time-of-day windows, horsepower caps, and wider shoreline setbacks are all set locally by counties, lake districts, and land managers. Check the local authority for the specific water before launching.
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