Texas § TN.71.156 - RECOVERY OF PILOTAGE CHARGES

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§ TN.71.156. RECOVERY OF PILOTAGE CHARGES

RECOVERY OF PILOTAGE CHARGES. (a) A pilot may bring an action to recover compensation for pilotage or services offered, including: (1) pilot services rendered in accordance with Section 71.152 to a vessel in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district in Cameron County; (2) payment under Section 71.154 for pilot services available but not used; and (3) payment under Section 71.155 for unauthorized pilot services. (b) A pilot prevailing in an action brought under this section to recover payment under Section 71.155 is entitled to recover the pilot's court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 821 (S.B. 1353 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025. SUBCHAPTER E. PILOT LIABILITY

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Section TN.71.156 ("RECOVERY OF PILOTAGE CHARGES") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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