CHAPTER 65. PILOTS FOR MATAGORDA AND LAVACA BAYS
TRANSPORTATION CODE
TITLE 4. NAVIGATION
SUBTITLE B. PILOTS
CHAPTER 65. PILOTS FOR MATAGORDA AND LAVACA BAYS
Sec. 65.001. PILOTS FOR MATAGORDA AND LAVACA BAYS. (a) The
governor shall appoint at least two and not more than four
competent pilots for Matagorda and Lavaca bays, from Pass Cavallo
to Indianola and Lavaca.
(b) The term of office, method of qualification, powers, and
privileges of a pilot appointed under this section are the same
as those of a branch pilot, to the extent applicable.
(c) The county judge of Calhoun County must approve the bond of
a pilot appointed under this section.
(d) Except to the extent that the rate of pilotage is set under
other applicable law, the rate of pilotage for the bays is $2.50
for each foot of water the vessel may draw when piloted.
(e) A vessel that may draw five feet or more is liable to pay
one-half the pilotage prescribed by Subsection (d) to a licensed
pilot for the bays whose services are tendered and declined.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Sec. 65.002. PROVISIONS FOR BRANCH PILOTS APPLICABLE. The
provisions of Chapter 62 relating to branch pilots at ports, to
the extent applicable, apply to pilots appointed under this
chapter.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Sec. 65.003. LIABILITY OF PERSONS OTHER THAN LICENSED PILOTS OR
DEPUTIES FOR PILOTAGE. (a) A person who is not a licensed pilot
or deputy who pilots a vessel up or down the channel of Matagorda
or Lavaca Bay is liable to a pilot who is licensed or
commissioned for the bays for full pilotage for the vessel.
(b) A pilot may bring suit to recover pilotage under this
section.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.