Travis County Parks Commercial Use Protocol: Watercraft

Registration needs: 

• Proof of business registration with State of Texas
• Identify business type: Party boat/Livery 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

 

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

 

Behavioral requirements:

• Acknowledge business has 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 has 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.
• Business is responsible for the behaviors of their customers including laws, park rules and guidelines.
• Trash/Recycling: use dumpsters, no small receptacles.
• Respect courtesy docks: 15-minute loading/unloading.
• Respect other visitors; boat operators and general public.
• Notify livery/rental patrons of additional park fees and rules.
• Stop at entrance booth when entering the park and identify your business.
• Park in designated park spots. *Not including Loop 360 Boat Ramp.
• 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.
• *No overnight parking, mooring, or storing of equipment.
• 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.

Livery: Party boat operators, or people either renting out their boats and handing over the keys or renting out their boat with a captain for any amount of time.

Party Boat: Boat that exceeds 30’, carries more than 6 passengers.

Commercial Passenger: Captained boat, renting out time/experience/etc.