Governor Authorizes Appointment

Sec. 63.021. GOVERNOR AUTHORIZES APPOINTMENT. (a) For a port having a population and circumstances that do not warrant the appointment of a pilot board in this chapter the governor may authorize the county judge of the county to appoint a provisional pilot committee of not less than three and not more than five persons of good character and maritime experience. (b) In accordance with this chapter, the committee may: (1) adopt rates of pilotage and rules for governing pilots; (2) examine the qualifications of pilots and pilot applicants; and (3) investigate any case of a pilot charged with misconduct or inefficiency and suspend that pilot if sufficient cause is found. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. SUBCHAPTER C. BRANCH PILOTS AND DEPUTY PILOTS