Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Board of Pilot Commissioners
Section 66.017. Duties

Sec. 66.017. DUTIES. The board shall:
(1) establish the number of pilots necessary to provide adequate pilot services for each Harris County port;
(2) accept applications for pilot licenses and certificates and determine whether each applicant meets the qualifications for a pilot;
(3) submit to the governor lists of applicants the board finds to be qualified for appointment as pilots;
(4) establish pilotage rates;
(5) approve the locations for pilot stations;
(6) establish times during which pilot services will be available;
(7) hear and determine complaints relating to the conduct of pilots;
(8) recommend to the governor each pilot whose license or certificate should not be renewed or should be revoked;
(9) adopt rules and issue orders to pilots or vessels when necessary to secure efficient pilot services, including minimizing the interference of two-way routes;
(10) institute investigations or hearings or both to consider casualties, accidents, or other actions that violate this chapter; and
(11) provide penalties to be imposed on a person who is not a pilot for a Harris County port who pilots a vessel into or out of the port if a pilot offered those services to the vessel.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1347 (S.B. 2223), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.