To be eligible for a license as a branch pilot for the ports within the jurisdiction of the board, a person must:(1) be at least 25 years of age and younger than 68 years of age unless exempted under the provisions of Section 69.040(b);(2) be a United States citizen;(3) as of the date the license is issued, have resided continuously in this state for at least two years;(4) have at least one year's service as a deputy branch pilot or equivalent service piloting vessels of at least 5,000 gross tons within the board's jurisdiction;(5) have successfully completed the board-approved training program;(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;(10) possess the requisite skill as a navigator and pilot to perform competently and safely the duties of a branch pilot; and(11) hold a license under federal law to act as a pilot on vessels that navigate water on which the applicant will furnish pilot services. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 745, Sec. 1, eff.

lot; and(11) hold a license under federal law to act as a pilot on vessels that navigate water on which the applicant will furnish pilot services. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 745, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.