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Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 63.021. Governor Authorizes Appointment

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) For a port having a population and circumstances that do not warrant the appointment of a pilot board in this chapter the governor may authorize the county judge of the county to appoint a provisional pilot committee of not less than three and not more than five persons of good character and maritime experience.

(b) In accordance with this chapter, the committee may:

(1) adopt rates of pilotage and rules for governing pilots;

(2) examine the qualifications of pilots and pilot applicants;  and

(3) investigate any case of a pilot charged with misconduct or inefficiency and suspend that pilot if sufficient cause is found.

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