Tex.
Transp. Code Section 68.044
Suspension or Revocation of Branch Pilot’s License
(a)
On complaint or on its own motion, and after notice and hearing, the board may suspend a branch pilot’s license for not more than six months or recommend that the governor revoke a branch pilot’s license if the board finds that the pilot has:(1)
failed to demonstrate and maintain the qualifications for a license required by this chapter;(2)
used narcotics or other types of drugs, chemicals, or controlled substances as defined by law that impair the pilot’s ability to perform the pilot’s duties skillfully and efficiently;(3)
used alcohol to an extent that impairs the pilot’s ability to perform the pilot’s duties skillfully and efficiently;(4)
violated a provision of this chapter or rules adopted by the board under this chapter that were material to the performance of the pilot’s duties at the time of the violation;(5)
made a material misstatement in the application for a license;(6)
obtained or attempted to obtain a license under this chapter by fraud or misrepresentation;(7)
charged a pilotage rate other than that approved by the board;(8)
intentionally refused to pilot a vessel when requested to do so by the master or person responsible for navigation of the vessel except when, in the judgment of the pilot, movement of the vessel constitutes a hazard to life or property or when pilotage charges that are due and owing are unpaid by the person ordering the pilot services;(9)
been absent from duty in violation of board rules and without authorization;(10)
aided or abetted another pilot in failing to perform the other pilot’s duties; or(11)
been guilty of carelessness, neglect of duty, intentional unavailability for normal performance of duties, refusal to perform duties, misconduct, or incompetence while on duty.(b)
On determining that a license should be suspended or revoked, the board shall adopt a written order that states its findings and:(1)
suspends the license for a stated period; or(2)
recommends to the governor revocation of the license.(c)
The governor, on receipt of a board order recommending revocation of a license, shall revoke the license. If the board’s order is appealed, the governor may not revoke the license until the order is upheld on appeal.(d)
A suspension of a license on the recommendation of a pilot review board takes effect on adoption of the board’s order. A revocation of a branch pilot’s license takes effect on issuance of the governor’s decision.(e)
The board shall immediately give notice to the Brazos Pilots Association, by certified mail, of a revocation or suspension under this section.
Source:
Section 68.044 — Suspension or Revocation of Branch Pilot's License, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.68.htm#68.044 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
