Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 71.107. Appointment of Deputy Branch Pilot

(a) Only a branch pilot licensed for water in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district in Cameron County may appoint a deputy branch pilot to serve in that board's jurisdiction.

(b) A branch pilot serving in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district in Cameron County may appoint two deputy branch pilots, subject to that board's examination and approval.

(c) A branch pilot may appoint an additional deputy branch pilot under this section if the applicable pilot board considers the appointment advisable.

(d) A branch pilot who appoints a deputy branch pilot under this section is responsible for the acts of the deputy branch pilot.

(e) A branch pilot who appoints a deputy branch pilot under this section without the approval of the applicable pilot board forfeits the pilot's appointment as a branch pilot.