(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) navigates an aircraft in this state without an airman certificate; or
(2) serves as an airman in connection with an aircraft flown or operated in this state without an airman certificate.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1) a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500;
(2) confinement in county jail for not less than 30 days and not more than six months; or
(3) both the fine and the confinement.

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Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 24.003

  • 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
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person could be prosecuted under the laws or regulations of the United States for the alleged violation.