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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 67 - Galveston County Pilots Licensing and Regulatory Act
Subchapter C. Pilot Licenses and Certificates
Section 67.031. License or Certificate Required
Section 67.033. Qualifications for License
Section 67.034. Qualifications for Certificate
Section 67.035. Application for License or Certificate
Section 67.036. Consideration of Application
Section 67.037. Branch Pilot Appointment by Governor
Section 67.038. Deputy Branch Pilot Appointment by Branch Pilot
Section 67.040. Terms of Licenses and Certificates
Section 67.041. Branch Pilot's License Renewal
Section 67.042. Deputy Branch Pilot
Section 67.043. Suspension or Revocation of Branch Pilot's License
Section 67.044. Suspension or Revocation of Deputy Branch Pilot's Certificate