(a) The board shall give at least 10 days' notice as provided by this section before the board adopts a rule or changes a pilotage rate.
(b) The board shall mail the notice and a copy of the proposed rule or change by registered mail to:
(1) each pilot association office for Galveston County; and
(2) all known consignees and all known associations of consignees operating in Galveston County.
(c) The board shall post a copy of the proposed rule or change at the county courthouse for public inspection.