Sec. 66.016. ADMINISTRATION; RULES. (a) The board shall administer this chapter and may perform any act or function necessary to carry out its powers and duties under this chapter.
(b) The board may adopt rules to carry out this chapter.
(c) The board may adopt a rule under this chapter involving ship movement strategies, including navigation safety guidelines, for use by pilots in the navigable water in this state only on a recommendation from not less than 80 percent of the pilots authorized to operate under the board's jurisdiction.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1346 (S.B. 1915), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1347 (S.B. 2223), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 20.002, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 66 - Houston Pilots Licensing and Regulatory Act
Subchapter B. Board of Pilot Commissioners
Section 66.0115. Qualifications; Vacancy
Section 66.0116. Appointment of Chair; Term
Section 66.012. Prohibited Interest
Section 66.014. Term of Office
Section 66.016. Administration; Rules
Section 66.0172. Efficient Pilot Service; Maximum Vessel Length
Section 66.018. Unfair Discrimination Prohibited
Section 66.019. Open Meetings Law
Section 66.020. Rule or Rate Change