To be eligible for a license as a branch pilot, a person must:(1) be at least 25 years of age and less than 68 years of age;(2) be a United States citizen;(3) as of the date the license is issued, have resided continuously in this state for at least one year;(4) be licensed under federal law to act as a pilot on vessels that navigate water on which the applicant will furnish pilot services;(5) have at least three years' service as a deputy branch pilot or equivalent service piloting vessels of at least 5,000 gross tons within the board's jurisdiction;(6) have commanded or controlled the navigation of vessels such as the person would pilot;(7) have extensive experience in the docking and undocking of vessels;(8) be in good mental and physical health;(9) have good moral character; and(10) possess the requisite skill as a navigator and pilot to perform competently and safely the duties of a branch pilot. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 359, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.