Texas § TN.71.107 - APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY BRANCH PILOT
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§ TN.71.107. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY BRANCH PILOT
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY BRANCH PILOT. (a) Only a branch pilot licensed for water in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district in Cameron County may appoint a deputy branch pilot to serve in that board's jurisdiction. (b) A branch pilot serving in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district in Cameron County may appoint two deputy branch pilots, subject to that board's examination and approval. (c) A branch pilot may appoint an additional deputy branch pilot under this section if the applicable pilot board considers the appointment advisable. (d) A branch pilot who appoints a deputy branch pilot under this section is responsible for the acts of the deputy branch pilot. (e) A branch pilot who appoints a deputy branch pilot under this section without the approval of the applicable pilot board forfeits the pilot's appointment as a branch pilot. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 821 (S.B. 1353 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.
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