Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 68.033. Qualifications for License

(1) be at least 25 years of age and less than 68 years of age;

(2) be a United States citizen;

(3) as of the date the license is issued, have resided continuously in this state for at least two years;

(4) have at least two years' service as a deputy branch pilot and have successfully completed the board-approved training program;

(5) have controlled the navigation of vessels such as the person would pilot;

(6) have extensive experience in the docking and undocking of vessels;

(7) be licensed under federal law to act as a pilot on vessels that navigate water on which the applicant will furnish pilot services;

(8) be in good mental and physical health;

(9) have good moral character;  and

(10) possess the requisite skill as a navigator and pilot to perform competently and safely the duties of a branch pilot.