How to Get a TX Fishing License (2026) — TPWD Online Step-by-Step

TX fishing license online via TPWD portal. Choose the All-Water Package ($40), read about the Red Drum tag, and load it into the mobile app instantly!

Here's how to get your TX fishing license fast.

  1. Visit Texas License Portal
  2. Log in using your TX Driver's License or Customer Number
  3. Select your Residency status
  4. Choose your Package: Freshwater ($30), Saltwater ($35), or All-Water ($40)
  5. Checkout (note the $5 online admin fee)
  6. Immediately download the "Texas Hunt & Fish" app to store your digital license.

Check if you qualify for a free or discounted license in our Texas license exemptions guide.