2005 Texas Transportation Code CHAPTER 65. PILOTS FOR MATAGORDA AND LAVACA BAYS

TRANSPORTATION CODE

CHAPTER 65. PILOTS FOR MATAGORDA AND LAVACA BAYS


	§ 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, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.                    


	§ 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, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.                    


	§ 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, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.