Sec. 61.008. LIABILITY TO PILOT. (a) A person who pilots a vessel in violation of this chapter is liable for an amount equal to the applicable pilotage rate to the pilot who first demands the amount in writing.
(b) A pilot may bring an action to enforce this section in district court in the county in which the violation occurred.
(c) In an action under Subsection (b), the court shall add to the amount of any judgment in favor of a pilot court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the pilot in obtaining the judgment.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 61 - Compulsory Pilotage
Section 61.003. Duty to Engage Pilot
Section 61.004. Payment for Pilot
Section 61.005. Pilot Optional
Section 61.006. Board Jurisdiction
Section 61.007. Attorney General
Section 61.008. Liability to Pilot
Section 61.009. Liability to Board
Section 61.011. Certain United States License Required; Offense