Tex. Transp. Code § 68.033

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 68.033 - Qualifications for License

To be eligible for a license as a branch pilot, a person must:

(1) be at least 25 years of age and less than 68 years of age;
(2) be a United States citizen;
(3) as of the date the license is issued, have resided continuously in this state for at least two years;
(4) have at least two years' service as a deputy branch pilot and have successfully completed the board-approved training program;
(5) have controlled the navigation of vessels such as the person would pilot;
(6) have extensive experience in the docking and undocking of vessels;
(7) be licensed under federal law to act as a pilot on vessels that navigate water on which the applicant will furnish pilot services;
(8) be in good mental and physical health;
(9) have good moral character; and
(10) possess the requisite skill as a navigator and pilot to perform competently and safely the duties of a branch pilot.

Tex. Transp. Code § 68.033

Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 359, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.