Texas § 63.021 GOVERNOR AUTHORIZES APPOINTMENT.

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§ 63.021 — GOVERNOR AUTHORIZES APPOINTMENT.

Texas § 63.021

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Tex. Transportation Code Code Ann. § 63.021 (2026).

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Sec. 63.021. GOVERNOR AUTHORIZES APPOINTMENT.

(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. SUBCHAPTER C. BRANCH PILOTS AND DEPUTY PILOTS

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Sec. 63.021. GOVERNOR AUTHORIZES APPOINTMENT. (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.
SUBCHAPTER C. BRANCH PILOTS AND DEPUTY PILOTS