Disclaimer:   The content of this website is for informational purposes only. When navigating The content of this website is for informational purposes only. When navigating a vessel upon within the Ports of Galveston and Texas City, the Galtex Pilots recommend that the operator rely on the advice of the individually licensed pilot on board the vessel. Galtex Pilots do not guarantee the accuracy of the information in this website. Information received from third parties such as weather, tides, current, channel depth, dock characteristics, harbor tug characteristics, line handling, etc. should be verified by consulting the appropriate entity such as the Port of Houston Authority, individual private dock owners, the U.S. Coast Guard, N.O.A.A, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and tug operators such as Bay-Houston Towing and Suderman & Young.