A Couple of things that you can do at home while you are out.
Boater Safety Course.
TEXAS
https://www.boatus.org/texas/
Review Texas Angler Education Overview
Website
https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/angler-education/learn-to-fish
PDF Basic Fishing handbook
https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_k0700_0639d.pdf