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Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 71.156. Recovery of Pilotage Charges

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

(a) A pilot may bring an action to recover compensation for pilotage or services offered, including:

(1) pilot services rendered in accordance with Section 71.152 to a vessel in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district in Cameron County;

(2) payment under Section 71.154 for pilot services available but not used;  and

(3) payment under Section 71.155 for unauthorized pilot services.

(b) A pilot prevailing in an action brought under this section to recover payment under Section 71.155 is entitled to recover the pilot's court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

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