The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Inland waters--all public waters of this state on the landward side of the coastal waters boundary as defined in §65.3(15) of this title (relating to Definitions).
2. (2) Party boat--a vessel meeting the definition of "party boat" established in Parks and Wildlife Code, §31.171(2).

3. (3) Passenger--a person carried on board a party boat, but does not include:

   1. (A) the vessel owner or the owner's agent;
   2. (B) the vessel's operator or crew members, if they have not provided a consideration for their transportation before, during, or after the voyage; or
   3. (C) a person being trained for the purposes of acquiring a party boat operator's license.

Source Note:The provisions of this §55.401 adopted to be effective January 1, 2008, 32 TexReg 10011; amended to be effective March 15, 2021, 46 TexReg 1658.