Texas · Texas Transportation Code

Tex. Transp. Code § 65.001: PILOTS FOR MATAGORDA AND LAVACA BAYS

What this law says, in plain English

The governor appoints 2-4 pilots for Matagorda and Lavaca bays with qualifications and privileges matching branch pilots. Pilotage rates are $2.50 per foot of water drawn, with half-rate liability if pilot services are declined.

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