Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 66.043. Suspension or Revocation of Branch Pilot's License

(1) failed to demonstrate and maintain the qualifications for a license required by this chapter;

(2) used narcotics or other types of drugs, chemicals, or controlled substances as defined by law that impair the pilot's ability to perform the pilot's duties skillfully and efficiently;

(3) used alcohol to an extent that impairs the pilot's ability to perform the pilot's duties skillfully and efficiently;

(4) violated a provision of this chapter or rules adopted by the board under this chapter;

(5) made a material misstatement in the application for a license;

(6) obtained or attempted to obtain a license under this chapter by fraud or misrepresentation;

(7) intentionally failed to comply with an order of the board;

(8) charged a pilotage rate other than that approved by the board;

(9) intentionally refused to pilot or neglected to board promptly a vessel when requested to do so by the master or person responsible for navigation of the vessel except when, in the judgment of the pilot, movement of the vessel constitutes a hazard to life or property or when pilotage charges that are due and owing are unpaid by the person ordering the pilot services;

(10) intentionally caused damage to a vessel;

(11) been absent from duty in violation of board rules and without authorization;

(12) aided or abetted another pilot in failing to perform the other pilot's duties; or

(13) been guilty of carelessness, neglect of duty, intentional unavailability for performance of duties, refusal to perform duties, misconduct, or incompetence while on duty.

(1) suspends the license for a stated period; or

(2) recommends to the governor revocation of the license.