Qualifications For License

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.