- (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.
- (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.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.