Texas Transportation Code 61.008 – Liability to Pilot
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(a) A person who pilots a vessel in violation of this chapter is liable for an amount equal to the applicable pilotage rate to the pilot who first demands the amount in writing.
(b) A pilot may bring an action to enforce this section in district court in the county in which the violation occurred.
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 61.008
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) In an action under Subsection (b), the court shall add to the amount of any judgment in favor of a pilot court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the pilot in obtaining the judgment.