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Bum deal for sure. Anytime we bring a boat in from out of state and tryto title/register it here in Texas, we have to go through the same hassle. I understand the rationale behind it but it's still a real PITA.

When I registered my BW in Texas they not only put a TX HIN on the transom, they put one under my steering console too.

Many boats are stolen in Texas and they head straight down to Mexico.....happens all the time.

I'm glad to read that you're back in action however I feel that officer owes you more than an apology, he and the TPWD should pay for the damage they caused your boat.