Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County.

Created a new Chapter 71 in the Transportation Code to specifically regulate pilots in Cameron County, including pilot boards, licensing, and liability.

Established specific qualifications for branch pilots, including age requirements, citizenship, residency, and mandatory training program completion.

Required branch pilots to execute a $5,000 bond and take an official oath before entering service.

Limited pilot liability to $1,000 for damages caused by pilot error, with exceptions for willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Set a minimum age of 25 years and required at least 30 months of service as a deputy branch pilot for branch pilot licensing.

Added specific requirements for deputy branch pilot certification, including completion of an approved training program and recommendation from a branch pilot.

Defined key terms including 'consignee,' 'navigation district,' 'pilot,' 'pilot services,' and 'pilotage rate' for the new chapter.

Established pilotage charge rules, including liability for vessels that decline available pilot services and penalties for unauthorized pilot services.

Set the effective date of the Act to September 1, 2025.