Texas · Texas Transportation Code

Tex. Transp. Code § 24.003: OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT WITHOUT AIRMAN CERTIFICATE; OFFENSE

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a misdemeanor if they operate an aircraft or serve as crew in this state without a valid airman certificate. The offense is punishable by a fine of $100–$500, jail time of 30 days to 6 months, or both.

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