Text quoted stright from the KDFWR shown below, FYI
NAVIGATION LIGHTS
All vessels when underway between sunset and sunrise must display proper navigation lights. Navigation lights on boats are restricted to the colors of red, green and white.
From sunset to sunrise in an area where other boats navigate, all vessels shall display a steady white light visible 360 degrees at all times
Manually propelled vessels shall carry a white light to display in sufficient time to avoid a collision.
The purpose of the red and green navigation lights at night is to show if your boat is in a meeting, crossing or overtaking situation. The red and green lights must be displayed from sunset to sunrise whenever a boat is underway. They will give some indication of the size and speed of vessels. The red and green bow lights are especially helpful in determining right of way in crossing situations. In the diagram below, boat B sees the green bow light of boat A, and has the right of way to continue on course. Boat A sees the red bow light of boat B and must stopor pass astern of boat B
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