Relating to the regulation of pilots for the ports of Harris County.

HB 4337 updates regulations for pilots operating in Harris County ports, directly affecting Harris County port pilots and the board of pilot commissioners. It clarifies that a "Harris County port" includes areas in Harris or Chambers County connected to the Houston Ship Channel. The bill tightens conflict-of-interest rules for board members (prohibiting business interests that could affect their duties) and changes pilot certification rules, extending the renewal period from three to four years and requiring reappointment by a branch pilot for renewal. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.