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Section 67.033. Qualifications for License

TX Transp Code § 67.033 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 67.033. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSE. To be eligible for a license as a branch pilot, a person must:

(1) be at least 25 years of age;

(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 successfully complete 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 in good mental and physical health;

(8) have good moral character; and

(9) possess the requisite skill as a navigator and pilot to perform competently and safely the duties of a branch pilot.

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