Tex. Transp. Code § 63.045

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 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.

Tex. Transp. Code § 63.045

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.