Travis County Parks Commercial Use Protocol: Watercraft

Registration needs: 

• Proof of business registration with State of Texas
• Identify business type: Party boat or commercial sales and construction
• TPWD TX Number for each watercraft, copies of registration required (Maintain current registration)
• Photos of watercraft displaying TPWD TX number
• Proof of insurance:  
  • Minimum requirements $500,000 per occurrence/ $1M in aggregate 
  • Attached binder with (Travis County, 700 Lavaca, Austin, TX 78701) listed as additionally insured 
    
• Business owner marks acceptance of behavioral requirements
• Identify Park preference and if business will use ramp just for pick-up
• Signed copy of behavioral protocols and park rules

 

TC Parks review approved applications:

• Pass or Fail of application based on set criteria: business registration, TPWD registration, insurance requirements
• Notice will be given for all failed applications with an explanation
• Issue permit and stickers for watercraft

 

Standards of Conduct:

• Acknowledge business and employees have read and understood TC Park rules and guidelines, i.e.: disrespectful to park staff and/or park guest, not being in compliance with park licensing agreement.
• Acknowledge business and employees have read and understood all applicable state and local laws and regulations, i.e.: public intoxication, minor in possession of alcohol, disorderly conduct, littering, urinating in public, expired vessel registration.
• Only watercraft and boat trailers in compliance with all applicable local and state laws are allowed in parks.
• Business is responsible for the behaviors of their customers including laws, park rules and guidelines.
• Any incident/violation involving business, customers, or employees can result in suspension or termination of permit.
• All permittees engaging in commercial boat operations must stop at the booth and declare entry before proceeding into the park.
• All motor vehicles and trailers must be properly parked in designated parking spots when parked inside the park.
• All trailered or motorized watercraft must be launched at designated boat ramps or boat launch areas only.
• All launching and retrieval of watercraft must be done in a safe manner.
• Trash/Recycling: use dumpsters, no small receptacles.
• Respect courtesy docks: 15-minute loading/unloading.
• Respect other visitors; boat operators and general public.
• Notify rental patrons of additional park fees and rules.
• No overnight parking, mooring, or storing of equipment.
• TC Parks reserves the right to close a park for business reasons, flood, or other natural disaster.
• Business address, pin-drop, or announcement that business address is at or within Travis County Park boundaries is not permitted.
• Any incident/violation involving business, customers, or employees can result in suspension or termination of permit.

 

This Application is for Commercial Use within Travis County Parks, for the calendar year.

Complete the fields and submit this form with additional required documentation as requested.

Definitions

Non-Livery: Any commercial operation that relates to boat sales, dock construction/repair, mobile boat/dock services.