Texas § 63.045 MALFEASANCE; PENALTIES.

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§ 63.045 — MALFEASANCE; PENALTIES.

Texas § 63.045

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Tex. Transportation Code Code Ann. § 63.045 (2026).

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Sec. 63.045. MALFEASANCE; PENALTIES.

(a)On proof that a branch or deputy pilot took charge of a vessel while intoxicated, the branch or deputy pilot shall:

(1)for the first offense, be suspended for one month; and

(2)for the second offense, be dismissed and rendered incapable of serving as either a branch or deputy pilot.

(b)A branch or deputy pilot who wilfully or negligently causes the wreck of a vessel shall be dismissed and disqualified from again serving as either a branch or deputy pilot.

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Sec. 63.045. MALFEASANCE; PENALTIES. (a) On proof that a branch or deputy pilot took charge of a vessel while intoxicated, the branch or deputy pilot shall:
(1) for the first offense, be suspended for one month; and
(2) for the second offense, be dismissed and rendered incapable of serving as either a branch or deputy pilot.
(b) A branch or deputy pilot who wilfully or negligently causes the wreck of a vessel shall be dismissed and disqualified from again serving as either a branch or deputy pilot.