A little of this and a little of that. Thoughts on new rule in Texas regarding Kayak Guides. April 22, 2010 in News. Kayak fishing is catching on so much that the powerboat captains are worried they have some sort of competitive advantage by lower licensing standards. To me, these different licensing guidelines make as much sense as requiring a fire extinguisher on powerboats, but not on paddlecraft. They are different entities and, in my mind, are rightly treated as such. The license, available from Tex.