Texas Property Code 70.104 – Persons Who May Bind Vessel
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(a) The following persons are presumed to be authorized by the owner of a vessel to incur charges that give rise to a lien under this subchapter:
(1) the managing owner;
(2) the ship’s husband;
(3) the master;
(4) the local agent; and
(5) a person entrusted with management of the vessel at the port of supply.
(b) A person tortiously or unlawfully in possession or charge of a vessel may not bind the vessel.
Terms Used In Texas Property Code 70.104
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- 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