Advanced Search

Help  |  Status

Fitered rows : {data.filteredRows} found
[  Session(s): all  Chamber =  Both  Bill Type = all    Subjects =  Retirement Systems--State Employees ]

Select legislation to view
Select bill Bill Session Author & Sponsor Caption Committees Last action
HB 571 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a bundled-pricing program to reduce certain health care costs in the state employees group benefits program. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar
HB 917 87-0 (2021) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1028 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to requiring the Employees Retirement System of Texas to establish a defined contribution plan to provide retirement benefits to certain employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1437 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to requiring the Employees Retirement System of Texas to establish a hybrid retirement plan to provide retirement benefits to certain employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1438 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to requiring the Employees Retirement System of Texas to establish a cash balance retirement plan to provide retirement benefits to certain employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1439 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to the payment of certain lump-sum benefits by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1657 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to prohibiting the investment of assets of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas in certain foreign business entities. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1665 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the development and maintenance by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of an online investment tracking database. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1847 87-0 (2021) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2186 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to the state's contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2187 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to the service retirement eligibility and benefits of and contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2707 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the state contribution to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2741 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to eligibility for a service retirement annuity of members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 2936 87-0 (2021) Author: Frank, James B. Relating to an optional service retirement annuity of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3047 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to requiring that deferred compensation plans provided by state agencies or institutions of higher education offer certain types of qualified investment products to employees participating in those plans. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3393 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for custodial officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas of juvenile justice officers employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3397 87-0 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3685 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the creation of a work group to undertake a study of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: House Administration Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4171 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to drug testing members of the legislature to establish or maintain eligibility for membership in the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4307 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to coverage for low-THC cannabis under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4534 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary | et. al. Relating to a study by the Employees Retirement System of Texas of certain state retirement system reforms. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Received from the House
HB 4643 87-0 (2021) Author: Stephenson, Phil Relating to a study by the comptroller to implement a pilot program that establishes a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HJR 56 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HJR 138 87-0 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim Proposing a constitutional amendment removing the limit on the state's contribution to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HJR 148 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to make certain appropriations to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
SB 321 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 482 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to a biennial study and report by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and Teacher Retirement System of Texas on converting to a defined contribution plan. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 483 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to a biennial report on the investment returns of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 620 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 976 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to inclusion of appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to the Employees Retirement System of Texas in certain general appropriations bills prepared by the Legislative Budget Board. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1071 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to disability retirement benefits for certain peace officers under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1204 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to requiring the inclusion of certain proposals in reports on the actuarial experience of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1372 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the evaluation and reporting of the performance of certain public retirement systems. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 53 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to make certain appropriations to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 425 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 596 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 814 86-0 (2019) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 839 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the group benefits advisory committee for the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1440 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al. Relating to health benefits coverage for certain elected officials. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2295 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to the state contribution to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2341 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2356 86-0 (2019) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the inclusion of overtime pay in the computation of benefits for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2367 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to a prohibition on bids by certain insurance and health benefit providers to administer or provide coverage under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2414 86-0 (2019) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to participation by certain state employees in a default investment product under a deferred compensation plan. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2473 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2525 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to participation in the health care market by enrollees of certain governmental managed care plans. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 2619 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain peace officers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2985 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to a pilot program to provide a health clinic for state employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3522 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to assignment of certain death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 3715 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to assignment of certain death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4026 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to authorizing certain retired public school employees to participate in the state employee group benefits program. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 4101 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the waiting period for eligibility for health benefit coverage provided through the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4399 86-0 (2019) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4622 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to alternative contributions to the Employee Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 223 86-0 (2019) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 456 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to state contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 680 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the maximum service retirement annuity for members of public retirement systems. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 729 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 730 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1466 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the state salary for retired judges. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1522 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the suspension of annuity payments for certain former legislators engaged in lobbying activities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1862 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the state contribution to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2057 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2151 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Diabetes Council and the state plan for diabetes and obesity treatment and education. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2428 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to authorizing the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to establish defined contribution plans or hybrid retirement plans to provide retirement benefits to certain employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SJR 4 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SJR 55 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 60 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 265 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 398 85-0 (2017) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 422 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas of certain elected officials convicted of certain offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 632 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the maximum service retirement annuity for members of public retirement systems. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 1014 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al. Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1119 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 1163 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 1359 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1526 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the provision of certain state benefits to certain peace officers and certain active and retired employees of community supervision and corrections departments. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1746 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 1902 85-0 (2017) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to prohibiting the investment of certain retirement system funds in publicly traded business entities that donate to Planned Parenthood. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1976 85-0 (2017) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunction with health coverage for certain governmental employees. House: Pensions Received from the House
HB 2289 85-0 (2017) Author: Rinaldi, Matt Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain employees convicted of certain offenses. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 2414 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 2434 85-0 (2017) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to requiring certain public retirement systems to take certain actions or implement certain plans designed to achieve actuarial soundness. House: Pensions Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2459 85-0 (2017) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the operations and functions of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the sunset review date for, financial management of, and programs administered by the agency. House: Pensions Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2810 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of overtime pay in the computation of benefits for members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 3380 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the suspension of annuity payments for certain former legislators engaged in lobbying activities. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3916 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the ineligibility of educators or certain other school personnel for benefits from certain public retirement systems because of a conviction for an offense the victim of which is a student. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4229 85-0 (2017) Author: Arévalo, Diana Relating to the state contribution to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
SB 55 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunction with health coverage for certain governmental employees. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 68 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas of certain elected officials convicted of certain offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 219 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the state contribution to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 301 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the operations and functions of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the sunset review date for, financial management of, and programs administered by the agency. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 652 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain employees convicted of certain offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 653 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees or annuitants convicted of certain felony offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 930 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 935 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 936 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to undertake a study of the public retirement systems of this state. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1366 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1750 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to a study of the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a hybrid retirement plan for newly hired state employees and teachers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1751 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to authorizing the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to establish defined contribution plans or hybrid retirement plans to provide retirement benefits to certain employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SJR 24 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 213 85-1 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the maximum service retirement annuity for members of public retirement systems. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 292 85-1 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the suspension of annuity payments for certain former legislators engaged in lobbying activities. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 346 85-1 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to making additional contributions to the state retirement system for education employees and to the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents. House: Appropriations Meeting cancelled
HJR 46 85-1 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to the state retirement system for education employees and to the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents. House: Appropriations Meeting cancelled
SJR 12 85-1 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund. Filed
HB 9 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 131 84-0 (2015) Author: Simpson, David Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 408 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the retirement benefits for certain elected state officials. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 425 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain persons, including elected officials convicted of certain crimes. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 442 84-0 (2015) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to assignment of certain death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 585 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the service retirement annuity of certain state employees. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 681 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain persons, including elected officials convicted of certain crimes. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 701 84-0 (2015) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 1538 84-0 (2015) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 1698 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 1821 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 2123 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to participation of the state military forces in the state group benefits program. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 2859 84-0 (2015) Author: Márquez, Marisa Relating to the establishment of membership service credit by a member of the Employees Retirement System of Texas for employment with a tribal government. House: Pensions No action taken in committee
HB 2935 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al. Relating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunction with health coverage for certain governmental employees. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3182 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the maximum service retirement annuity for members of public retirement systems. House: Pensions Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3227 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3307 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System supplemental plan. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3461 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 3476 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the provision and reimbursement of, or benefits for, home telemonitoring services, telemedicine medical services, and telehealth services under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans provided to certain retired public employees. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3573 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3699 84-0 (2015) Author: Simpson, David | et. al. Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HJR 137 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
SB 110 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 115 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 465 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain employees convicted of certain offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1146 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1773 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the retirement benefits for certain elected state officials. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1917 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1941 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to service credit and benefits under and funding requirements for the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2005 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2021 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the state contribution to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SJR 37 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SJR 67 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SJR 68 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Proposing a constitutional amendment to make a one-time transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the trust fund of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 231 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to suspending Employees Retirement System of Texas annuity payments for employees who return to work for the state. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 413 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to the retirement benefits for elected state officials. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 526 83-0 (2013) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 784 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to creating a deferred compensation plan for dentists who provide services under the Medicaid program; providing a fee. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 812 83-0 (2013) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the sunset review of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 952 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to assignment of certain death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1467 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain elected officials convicted of certain crimes. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 1577 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 1882 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of and contributions to and benefits from the systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Postponed
HB 2011 83-0 (2013) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the service retirement annuity of certain state employees. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 2088 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to requiring the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to vote in favor of certain shareholder resolutions. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 2155 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for coverage under the state employee group benefits program. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2369 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to participation by certain volunteer fire departments in the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System instead of a Texas local firefighters retirement system. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 2395 83-0 (2013) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2432 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to benefits from and administration of certain public retirement systems; providing civil penalties. House: Pensions Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2480 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the investment authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 2968 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a moratorium on increases paid to certain employees of and investment managers for the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 3069 83-0 (2013) Author: Simpson, David | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of an elected class member for a service retirement annuity. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 3213 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 3262 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Doug Relating to pharmacy benefit managers contracting with the child health plan program, the Medicaid managed care program, and health plans for certain government employees. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3356 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of certain public retirement systems. House: Pensions Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3368 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the calculation of a service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 3435 83-0 (2013) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to certain credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service in the Texas State Guard. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
SB 909 83-0 (2013) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain elected officials convicted of certain crimes. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1431 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to pharmacy benefit managers contracting with the child health plan program, the Medicaid managed care program, and health plans for certain government employees. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1459 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of and contributions to and benefits from the systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1578 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al. Relating to the calculation of a service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1812 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and the Optional Retirement Program. House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 51 83-1 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the liabilities of, contributions to, and the administration of certain public retirement systems. Filed
HB 25 83-2 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the liabilities of, contributions to, and the administration of certain public retirement systems. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 19 83-3 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the liabilities of, contributions to, and the administration of certain public retirement systems. Filed
HB 246 82-0 (2011) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain elected officials convicted of certain crimes. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 518 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to calculation of the net resources of a person ordered to pay child support. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 950 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to eligibility for and the establishment of service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1003 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to a deferred retirement option for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1085 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas of certain public officers and employees convicted of serious crimes. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1303 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al. Relating to retirement benefits for state employees who return to work with the state. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1608 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to participation in and contributions to the state employee charitable campaign by retired state employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1974 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to creating a defined contribution retirement plan for persons eligible to participate in a public statewide retirement system. Filed
HB 2193 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to service and qualifications for membership on an advisory committee established by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to provide advice to the board of trustees on investments and investment-related issues. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2261 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the computation of retirement benefits by a public retirement system. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 2451 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the computation of retirement benefits by a public retirement system. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2460 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
HB 2506 82-0 (2011) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to creating defined contribution retirement plans for persons eligible to participate in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 2731 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and administration of certain public retirement systems; providing administrative penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3081 82-0 (2011) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to suspending Employees Retirement System of Texas annuity payments for employees who return to work for the state. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3084 82-0 (2011) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the retirement benefits for certain members and annuitants of the employee class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3100 82-0 (2011) Author: Orr, Rob Relating to employee contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3266 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the audit of retail and mail order pharmacy claims of certain public employees. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3472 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to the ethics and financial disclosure requirements of members of the governing board, officers, and employees of certain public retirement systems and officers and employees of a nonprofit corporation for investment of the permanent university fund. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 3496 82-0 (2011) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to a health reimbursement arrangement program for certain eligible retirees covered by the Employees Retirement System, the Teacher Retirement System, and the University of Texas and Texas A&M Uniform Benefits. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3548 82-0 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the investment authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 371 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain elected officials convicted of certain crimes. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1287 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to participation in and contributions to the state employee charitable campaign by retired state employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1379 82-0 (2011) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to a deferred retirement option for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1612 82-0 (2011) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to the monitoring, oversight, and funding of certain public retirement systems. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1664 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of and contributions to and benefits from the systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1791 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to requiring certain state retirees from the elected class to contribute toward the cost of health insurance. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1801 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain peace officers and custodial officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1803 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to investments in Texas businesses by certain public retirement systems in this state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 212 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to the transfer of service credits to or from the elected class in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 399 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to state employees' enrollment in the higher education savings plan and the prepaid tuition unit undergraduate education program. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 436 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the date on which eligibility for benefits begins under certain programs for governmental employees and retirees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 582 81-0 (2009) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to informing the parents and guardians of certain children about the availability of the child health plan and medical assistance programs. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1346 81-0 (2009) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to the terms of office of certain elected members of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1838 81-0 (2009) Author: Maldonado, Diana Relating to eligibility for and the establishment of service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 2060 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to annual reporting of women and minority participation in the management and investment of the assets of public retirement systems. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 2111 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to supplemental benefits to certain annuitants of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2120 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to eligibility for custodial officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain juvenile correctional officers and caseworkers employed by the Texas Youth Commission. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 2131 81-0 (2009) Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara Relating to participation by certain state employees in an investment product under a deferred compensation plan. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2157 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the certification of benefits coordinators at state agencies by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and related reports. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2283 81-0 (2009) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to increasing state employee participation in the TexaSaver program. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2293 81-0 (2009) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al. Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs for certain state health plans by mail order; providing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2407 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to participation in the group benefits program by certain retired state employees and their dependents. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2455 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to a one-time supplemental annuity payment by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2559 81-0 (2009) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the powers and duties of and benefits available under the Employees Retirement System of Texas and to a chronic disease prevention and wellness pilot program administered by the system and the Department of State Health Services for department employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2913 81-0 (2009) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by certain institutions of higher education. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 3480 81-0 (2009) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain investment products made available to certain public school employees and the companies authorized to provide those products; providing civil penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3493 81-0 (2009) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a custodial officer. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 3634 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to creditable service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the transfer of that credit between classes of membership for certain state employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HCR 90 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth Expressing support for a 13th check for ERS annuitants. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 10 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to adoption of alternative payment method pilot programs for the provision of health care services to certain state employees. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 450 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to prohibiting the investment of retirement system funds in certain private business entities doing business in Iran. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 905 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the date on which eligibility for benefits begins under certain programs for governmental employees and retirees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1147 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the terms of office of certain elected members of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1404 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the powers and duties of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1433 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the delivery of prescription drugs for certain state health plans by mail order; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1548 81-0 (2009) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the monitoring and oversight of certain public retirement systems and public investments; providing civil penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 1731 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the development and implementation of a workforce diversity plan by certain state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2582 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to certain investment products made available to certain public school employees and the companies authorized to provide those products; providing civil penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 350 80-0 (2007) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al. Relating to retirement benefits for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 419 80-0 (2007) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to divestment by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain investments related to the Republic of Sudan. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 613 80-0 (2007) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Withdrawn from schedule
HB 957 80-0 (2007) Author: Orr, Rob
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to participation by certain state employees in a default investment product under a deferred compensation plan. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 1019 80-0 (2007) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al. Relating to retirement eligibility and benefits for certain employees of the parole division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1543 80-0 (2007) Author: Latham, Thomas Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the attorney general. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1722 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to eligibility of elected officials convicted of a crime for certain retirement and related benefits. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1880 80-0 (2007) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to restrictions on investments by certain public retirement systems of this state. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1929 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the comptroller's electronic funds transfer system and the use of electronic paycards. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 2365 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to financial accounting and reporting for this state and political subdivisions of this state. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2664 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to audits of certain public retirement system actuarial valuations, studies, and reports. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2753 80-0 (2007) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to public financing of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, including a cost-of-living adjustment. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 2790 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to investments in environmental technologies by certain public retirement systems in this state. House: Pensions & Investments No action taken in committee
HB 2888 80-0 (2007) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by certain institutions of higher education. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3322 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a plan-to-plan transfer of certain assets from the TexaSaver 457 plan administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to a 457 plan created by an institution of higher education. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3330 80-0 (2007) Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al. Relating to eligibility for custodial officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain juvenile correctional officers employed by the Texas Youth Commission. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3380 80-0 (2007) Author: Cook, Robert | et. al. Relating to retirement benefits for retired Texas Rangers. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3470 80-0 (2007) Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the program of supplemental health coverage for individuals eligible under the TRICARE military health system offered through the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3609 80-0 (2007) Author: Talton, Robert
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to membership and service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain employees. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3626 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the date on which eligibility for benefits begins under certain programs for governmental employees and retirees. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3748 80-0 (2007) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 3918 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the state contribution to the Employee Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Withdrawn from schedule
HCR 187 80-0 (2007) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Expressing the commitment of the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas to providing a supplemental annuity in the form of a 13th check for eligible ERS retirees. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HR 2913 80-0 (2007) Author: Talton, Robert Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3609. Reported enrolled
SB 934 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al. Relating to retirement benefits for retired Texas Rangers. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1194 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to retirement benefits for members of the legislature. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1847 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to Employees Retirement System of Texas collection of member contributions. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SR 1196 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3609. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 70 79-0 (2005) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the expedited payment of the lump-sum death benefit for members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 139 79-0 (2005) Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al. Relating to the hazardous duty performed by certain custodial officers of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 417 79-0 (2005) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a supplemental health coverage program under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act for certain persons. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 566 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to eligibility for group benefits coverage for certain government employees and retirees. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 604 79-0 (2005) Author: Hopson, Chuck
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to participation as an annuitant under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 829 79-0 (2005) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the attorney general. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 880 79-0 (2005) Author: Delisi, Dianne
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to attorney general review of certain contracts for health care purposes. House: Public Health
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1001 79-0 (2005) Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al. Relating to the compensation of state judges and to the computation of retirement benefits for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary
HB 1594 79-0 (2005) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1795 79-0 (2005) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the creation of health savings accounts for certain individuals eligible to participate in the insurance coverage provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their dependents. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Posting rule suspended
HB 1809 79-0 (2005) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the Texas Department of Insurance or the state fire marshal. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2088 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to service and disability benefits for certain state-employed fire fighters. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2145 79-0 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to prohibiting changes in certain prescription drug orders without the approval of the prescribing health care practitioner. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed
HB 2146 79-0 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to the operation of mail order prescription plans for certain public employees and retirees. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2147 79-0 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to required patient counseling regarding mail order prescription plans for certain public employees and retirees. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2366 79-0 (2005) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the establishment of credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2368 79-0 (2005) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to the establishment of service credit within the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a federal peace officer. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2617 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2649 79-0 (2005) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to the award of a grant and reporting requirements under the Texas Enterprise Fund. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 2670 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to service retirement benefits for certain peace officers. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2772 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to health savings accounts and high-deductible health plans and similar programs implemented as a part of the group benefits program of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2970 79-0 (2005) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to certain health coverage under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 2974 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2976 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the benefits and compensation of retired state employees who return to state employment. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3021 79-0 (2005) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the comptroller's electronic funds transfer system and the use of electronic paycards. House: Government Reform Meeting cancelled
HB 3160 79-0 (2005) Author: Noriega, Melissa Relating to service and disability retirement benefits and death benefits for rescue specialists. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3236 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas who retire and return to state employment. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3427 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to importing prescription drugs for use in state-funded programs that provide health care services or benefits. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3540 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; providing penalties. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed
HR 2277 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdication, H.B. No. 3540. 1 hr. notice-for consideration
HR 2289 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3540. 1 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 262 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 368 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of state judges and to the computation of retirement benefits for state judges and for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Judiciary
Senate: State Affairs
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
SB 562 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to the creation of health savings accounts for certain state employees and retirees and their dependents. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 601 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to importing prescription drugs for use in state-funded programs that provide health care services or benefits. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
SB 719 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the operation of mail order prescription plans for certain public employees and retirees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 720 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to required patient counseling regarding mail order prescription plans for certain public employees and retirees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 751 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Noriega, Melissa
Relating to service and disability retirement benefits and death benefits for rescue specialists. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1024 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to prohibiting changes in certain prescription drug orders without the approval of the prescribing health care practitioner. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1176 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1180 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to the group benefit plans provided to certain retired state and university employees and their dependents. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1319 79-0 (2005) Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to participation of certain annuitants and their dependents in the state employees group benefits program. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1513 79-0 (2005) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an interim study regarding the operation of certain state health insurance programs. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1545 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1568 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1572 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to certain health coverage under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1574 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the benefits and compensation of retired state employees who return to state employment. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1649 79-0 (2005) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to resumption of service by certain retirees under the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1687 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to eligibility for group benefits coverage for certain government employees and retirees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 11 79-1 (2005) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to the computation of retirement benefits for state judges and for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; making an appropriation. House: Judiciary
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 119 79-1 (2005) Author: Blake, Jr., Roy Relating to participation of certain annuitants and their dependents in the state employees group benefits program. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
SB 11 79-1 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to the computation of retirement benefits for state judges and for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, and to providing funds for court-related purposes. House: Judiciary
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 36 79-1 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the compensation of state judges and to providing funds for other court-related purposes. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 46 79-2 (2005) Author: Blake, Jr., Roy Relating to participation of certain annuitants and their dependents in the state employees group benefits program. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 107 79-3 (2006) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to public financing of retirement of state employees and officers; making an appropriation. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 464 78-0 (2003) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the hazardous duty performed by certain custodial officers of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 951 78-0 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to an optional defined contribution retirement plan for persons eligible to participate in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 954 78-0 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to providing a tax-exempt benefit plan to cover educational expenses to employees of state agencies. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 959 78-0 (2003) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al. Relating to the benefits provided to the survivors of certain public employees killed in the line of duty. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 985 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to a temporary service retirement option for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas who are employed by the legislature. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1376 78-0 (2003) Author: Farabee, David Relating to the optional retirement program for certain employees of public institutions of higher education. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1744 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to prescription drug benefits under the group health benefit programs for certain governmental employees and retired employees. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2015 78-0 (2003) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to prescription drug benefits under the group health benefit programs for certain governmental employees and retired employees. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select No action taken in committee
HB 2104 78-0 (2003) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to the date coverage begins under the health benefit plans provided by the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2210 78-0 (2003) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to the indirect cost recovery program. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2215 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to a temporary service retirement option for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2356 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to age and years of service calculations for state retirement. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2358 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the establishment of credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2359 78-0 (2003) Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the programs and systems administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3208 78-0 (2003) Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the temporary provision of lump-sum payments to certain retiring members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Government Reform
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3287 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to the establishment of a defined contribution health care benefits program for state employees and retired state employees. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Meeting cancelled
HB 3359 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to the establishment of a defined contribution health care benefits program for state employees, retired state employees, active school employees, and retired school employees. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Referred to State Health Care Expend, Select
HB 3360 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a defined contribution health care benefits program for state employees, retired state employees, active school employees, and retired school employees that is operated through the establishment of medical savings accounts. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Left pending in committee
HB 3365 78-0 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to transferring deferred compensation plans for state employees from the Employees Retirement System to the Comptroller of Public Accounts. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3441 78-0 (2003) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to a reduction in expenditures of certain state governmental entities, including changes affecting the Commission on Human Rights, attorney general's office, management of certain accounts and funds, and certain election-related forms. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3476 78-0 (2003) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the authority of the boards of trustees of certain state retirement systems to contract with professional investment managers. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 3613 78-0 (2003) Author: Marchant, Kenny Relating to the Texas Pension Program. House: Pensions & Investments Meeting cancelled
HCR 292 78-0 (2003) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 3441. Signed by the Governor
HJR 100 78-0 (2003) Author: Davis, Yvonne Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the boards of trustees of certain state retirement systems to contract with professional investment managers. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HR 1772 78-0 (2003) Author: Garza, Timoteo Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1952. 1 hr. notice-for consideration
HR 1864 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1370. Reported enrolled
HR 1937 78-0 (2003) Author: Ritter, Allan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2359. Reported enrolled
SB 728 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the benefits provided to the survivors of certain public employees killed in the line of duty. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Appropriations
SB 897 78-0 (2003) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to the temporary provision of lump-sum payments to certain retiring members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1169 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to offering health reimbursement arrangements under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1173 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to prescription drug benefits under the group health benefit programs for certain governmental employees and retired employees. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1242 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the programs and systems administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1258 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to local supplementation of state contributions to the optional retirement program for institutions of higher education and certain agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1259 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to deferred compensation plans for employees of regional education service centers and certain institutions of higher education. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1349 78-0 (2003) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the participation of community supervision and corrections department employees, retired employees, and dependents of employees and retired employees in the group benefits program for state employees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1865 78-0 (2003) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to the delay or deferral of certain payments and transfers by the comptroller of public accounts. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1866 78-0 (2003) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental entities. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1952 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Rules suspended
SCR 62 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the Employees Retirement System health benefits provision. Received from the Senate
HB 69 78-1 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to the oversight of the management of the assets of certain state retirement systems. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 70 78-1 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to attorney general review of certain contracts for health care purposes. House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Left pending in committee
HB 7 78-3 (2003) Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to governmental entities and certain regulatory practices; providing a penalty. House: Government Reform
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HR 344 78-3 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7. Reported enrolled
HB 65 78-4 (2003) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the expedited payment of the lump-sum death benefit for members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 28 77-0 (2001) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 437 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by institutions of higher education. House: Pensions & Investments Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 498 77-0 (2001) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a peace officer. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 575 77-0 (2001) Author: Green, Rick | et. al. Relating to the creation and operation of a statewide risk pool to provide health benefits coverage to active employees of school districts. House: Teacher Health Insurance, Select Left pending in committee
HB 696 77-0 (2001) Author: Telford, Barry | et. al. Relating to programs and systems administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 853 77-0 (2001) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave. House: Pensions & Investments Subcommittee meeting cancelled
HB 1079 77-0 (2001) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the Texas Department of Insurance or the state fire marshal. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1271 77-0 (2001) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to strategic plans performed by state agencies. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1358 77-0 (2001) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the analysis of, and certain measures that address, the staffing needs of state agencies. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1487 77-0 (2001) Author: Yarbrough, Ken | et. al. Relating to a deferred retirement option for certain law enforcement and custodial officer members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Subcommittee members named
HB 1521 77-0 (2001) Author: Wilson, Ron | et. al. Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the Texas Lottery Commission. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1546 77-0 (2001) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to disability retirement benefits for certain peace officers under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2031 77-0 (2001) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to an optional defined contribution retirement plan for persons eligible to participate in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2176 77-0 (2001) Author: Homer, Mark Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for out-of-state service as a peace officer. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2309 77-0 (2001) Author: Ellis, Dan Relating to the retirement eligibility and benefits of certain custodial officers in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
SB 292 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Telford, Barry
Relating to programs and systems administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and to certain other public retirement systems. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 372 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Sponsor: Longoria, John
Relating to service credit in and benefits under certain public retirement systems. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/02
SB 491 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to strategic plans performed by state agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 587 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the analysis of, and certain measures that address, the staffing needs of state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 652 77-0 (2001) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the payment of retirement benefits to certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas who return to state employment. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 983 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the authority, and to liability in connection with the authority, of the boards of trustees of certain state retirement systems to contract with professional investment managers. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1132 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the retirement benefits of certain law enforcement officers in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Committee report printed and distributed
HB 18 76-0 (1999) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to death benefit annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to subcommittee
HB 166 76-0 (1999) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a peace officer. House: Pensions & Investments Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 264 76-0 (1999) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to a change of beneficiary by a retiree of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 406 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to long-term care for public employees. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 647 76-0 (1999) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to a deferred retirement option for certain law enforcement and custodial officer members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 920 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the establishment of credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1057 76-0 (1999) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to computation of annuities for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 1284 76-0 (1999) Author: Jones, Delwin Relating to use of military service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1404 76-0 (1999) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the Texas Department of Insurance or the state fire marshal. House: Pensions & Investments No action taken in committee
HB 1734 76-0 (1999) Author: Junell, Robert | et. al. Relating to retirement benefits payable for service as a district or criminal district attorney or a county attorney performing the duties of a district attorney. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2173 76-0 (1999) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to service retirement benefits for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas who are affected by a workforce reduction. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2389 76-0 (1999) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to service retirement benefits for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas who are affected by a workforce reduction. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 2520 76-0 (1999) Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al. Relating to programs and systems administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3008 76-0 (1999) Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain out-of-state service. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3167 76-0 (1999) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain persons employed by the Board of Pardons and Paroles or the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Pensions & Investments Considered in Calendars
HB 3178 76-0 (1999) Author: Lewis, Glenn
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to coverage for certain health benefits under the Texas State College and University Employees Uniform Insurance Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3219 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by institutions of higher education. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3350 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to the collection of information about the refunding of contributions made to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3367 76-0 (1999) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to participation in the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefit Act by former members of the governing bodies of community/junior colleges who render at least 10 continuous years of service and who are at least 55 years of age. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3536 76-0 (1999) Author: Longoria, John Relating to reestablishment of service credit in a public retirement system participating in the proportionate retirement program. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 3642 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain administrative procedures of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 97 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to long-term care for public employees. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 119 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the Texas Lottery Commission. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 256 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Longoria, John
Relating to reestablishment of service credit in a public retirement system participating in the proportionate retirement program. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 257 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to dependent coverage under the state employees uniform group insurance program. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 585 76-0 (1999) Author: Nixon, Drew Relating to a self-directed investment option for participants in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 1130 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Sponsor: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to programs and systems administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1144 76-0 (1999) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to retirement benefits payable for service as a district or criminal district attorney or a county attorney performing the duties of a district attorney. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1179 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to an optional defined contribution retirement plan for persons eligible to participate in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Posting rule suspended
SB 1749 76-0 (1999) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to participation in the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act by certain former members of the governing bodies of community/junior colleges. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1762 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1867 76-0 (1999) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al. Relating to contributions to the State Pension Review Board. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 633 75-0 (1997) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to retirement of members of the employee class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; providing for appropriation reductions. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 681 75-0 (1997) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to the use of military service credit established in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 682 75-0 (1997) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to the establishment of credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain military service. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 862 75-0 (1997) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a peace officer. House: Pensions & Investments Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 874 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 934 75-0 (1997) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to retirement benefits for certain members and annuitants of the employee class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1134 75-0 (1997) Author: Kubiak, Dan | et. al. Relating to retirement benefits payable for service as a district or criminal district attorney. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 1376 75-0 (1997) Author: Marchant, Kenny Relating to credit and benefits for legislative members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 1554 75-0 (1997) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to a deferred retirement option for certain law enforcement and custodial officer members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 1646 75-0 (1997) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to death benefit annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 1780 75-0 (1997) Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the purchase of service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2029 75-0 (1997) Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to retirement because of disability under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2176 75-0 (1997) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to eligibility of state employees for a service retirement annuity from the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 2320 75-0 (1997) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 2375 75-0 (1997) Author: Telford, Barry Relating to systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 2468 75-0 (1997) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the Texas Lottery Commission. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 2732 75-0 (1997) Author: Telford, Barry Relating to the apportionment of certain taxable capital and taxable earned surplus to the state. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2915 75-0 (1997) Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to retirement benefits for certain state employees whose state jobs are lost as a result of contracts to provide services previously provided by the state and to benefits under the contracts. House: Economic Development
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3239 75-0 (1997) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to health insurance coverage under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act. House: Pensions & Investments Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3512 75-0 (1997) Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to assistance or benefits provided to state employees who lose their jobs as a result of a reduction in force or the privatization of state services or who retire. House: Economic Development
Senate: State Affairs
Tagged in committee
HB 3553 75-0 (1997) Author: Moffat, Nancy Relating to payments on the death in the line of duty of certain public servants. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
SB 14 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al. Relating to long-term care for public employees. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 25 75-0 (1997) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al. Relating to certain previously waived service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Pensions and Investments
SB 222 75-0 (1997) Author: Sibley, David Relating to retirement benefits payable for service as a district or criminal district attorney or county attorney performing the duties of a district attorney. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Pensions and Investments
SB 458 75-0 (1997) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 631 75-0 (1997) Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to the compensation of retired state employees who return to work for, or contract with, the state. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1102 75-0 (1997) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Sponsor: Telford, Barry | et. al.
Relating to systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1188 75-0 (1997) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the purchase of service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 1210 75-0 (1997) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to eligibility of state employees for a service retirement annuity from the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 1236 75-0 (1997) Author: West, Royce Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a custodial officer. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1280 75-0 (1997) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to participation in benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain law enforcement officers. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1693 75-0 (1997) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to retirement benefits for certain state employees whose state jobs are lost as a result of contracts to provide services previously provided by the state and to benefits under the contracts. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1732 75-0 (1997) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to assistance or benefits provided to state employees who lose their jobs as a result of a reduction in force or the privatization of state services or who retire. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 83 74-0 (1995) Author: Munoz, Sergio | et. al. Relating to the establishment of credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain military service. House: Pensions and Investments Left pending in committee
HB 384 74-0 (1995) Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to service creditable in and eligibility for service retirement from the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions and Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 417 74-0 (1995) Author: Ramsay, Tom Relating to the delay of state contribution payments to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas for the last quarter of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1995. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 599 74-0 (1995) Author: Junell, Robert | et. al. Relating to the distribution of certain state funds appropriated for education and certain statewide retirement systems. House: Appropriations Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 679 74-0 (1995) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to the effect of certain types of divorce decrees on retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions and Investments Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 680 74-0 (1995) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to a change of annuity selection by a retiree of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions and Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 795 74-0 (1995) Author: Hightower, Allen
Sponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to reinstatement, purchase, and transfer of service credit between the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions and Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1055 74-0 (1995) Author: Munoz, Sergio | et. al. Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. House: Pensions and Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1149 74-0 (1995) Author: Marchant, Ken Relating to service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service performed for a county. House: Pensions and Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 1176 74-0 (1995) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to appointment and duties of agents and special agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 1198 74-0 (1995) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to service retirement of members of the employee class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; providing for appropriation reductions. House: Pensions and Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 1283 74-0 (1995) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to membership in the employee class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and to establishment of membership service not previously established. House: Pensions and Investments Left pending in committee
HB 1913 74-0 (1995) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to assignment of benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions and Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 2364 74-0 (1995) Author: Telford, Barry Relating to the powers and duties of and systems and programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions and Investments Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2522 74-0 (1995) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to participation in benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain law enforcement and custodial officers. House: Pensions and Investments
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2871 74-0 (1995) Author: Johnson, Jerry Relating to the administration of, benefits payable by, eligibility for benefits payable by, and credit under programs administered by, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and including transfer of service issues between the Teacher Retirement System and the Employees Retirement System. House: Pensions and Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 3125 74-0 (1995) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to procedures for the election of members of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions and Investments Placed on General State Calendar
SB 8 74-0 (1995) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of certain state funds appropriated for education and certain statewide retirement systems. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 91 74-0 (1995) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to disability retirement under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions and Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 857 74-0 (1995) Author: Haywood, Tom Relating to the establishment of credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain military service. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1231 74-0 (1995) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Telford, Barry
Relating to the powers and duties of and systems and programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas and certain other retirement systems. House: Pensions and Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1401 74-0 (1995) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to computation of benefits for retiring members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; providing for appropriation reductions. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1490 74-0 (1995) Author: Ratliff, Bill Relating to annuities based on the service of a law enforcement or custodial officer who retired from the Employees Retirement System of Texas under a retirement incentive. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1519 74-0 (1995) Author: Haywood, Tom Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 270 73-0 (1993) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to a fund administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certified communications officers of the Department of Public Safety. House: Investments & Banking Referred to subcommittee
HB 580 73-0 (1993) Author: Munoz, Sergio | et. al. Relating to establishment of credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. House: Investments & Banking Coauthor Authorized
HB 734 73-0 (1993) Author: Bosse, Fred Relating to service creditable in the elected class of membership of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Investments & Banking Left pending in committee
HB 787 73-0 (1993) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to the purchase of certain service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Investments & Banking Referred to subcommittee
HB 973 73-0 (1993) Author: Munoz, Sergio | et. al. Relating to the establishment of credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain military service. House: Investments & Banking Coauthor Authorized
HB 1014 73-0 (1993) Author: Junell, Robert | et. al. Relating to payment of contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1995. House: Appropriations Considered in Calendars
HB 1415 73-0 (1993) Author: Black, Layton | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of, and systems and programs administered by, the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Investments & Banking Referred to Investments & Banking
HB 1474 73-0 (1993) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave. House: Investments & Banking Left pending in committee
HB 1531 73-0 (1993) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to contributions to the law enforcement and custodial officer supplemental retirement fund. House: Appropriations Considered in Calendars
HB 1675 73-0 (1993) Author: Carter, Bill Relating to computation of benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for, and contributions to the retirement system from, law enforcement and custodial officers. House: Investments & Banking Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1710 73-0 (1993) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to eligibility for service retirement of members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Investments & Banking Referred to subcommittee
HB 1903 73-0 (1993) Author: McCoulskey, Huey Relating to membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Investments & Banking Left pending in committee
HB 2258 73-0 (1993) Author: Marchant, Ken Relating to the powers and duties of, and systems and programs administered by, the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Investments & Banking Referred to Investments & Banking
HB 2709 73-0 (1993) Author: Johnson, Jerry Relating to the funding of the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Insurance Program. House: Investments & Banking Left pending in committee
HB 2710 73-0 (1993) Author: Johnson, Jerry
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Insurance Program. House: Investments & Banking
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2712 73-0 (1993) Author: Johnson, Jerry
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the assignment of health care benefits payments. House: Investments & Banking
Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2720 73-0 (1993) Author: Combs, Susan Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service performed for a county child welfare board. House: Investments & Banking
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 91 73-0 (1993) Author: Hirschi, John Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to determine the current and historical amount of investment in Texas-based investment instruments by Permanent University Fund, Permanent School Fund, Teacher Retirement Fund, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: House Administration Left pending in committee
SB 81 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to contributions to and benefits provided by certain statewide retirement systems; providing for appropriations reductions. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 178 73-0 (1993) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to participation in benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain law enforcement officers. House: Investments & Banking
Senate: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
SB 321 73-0 (1993) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to eligibility for service retirement of members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 462 73-0 (1993) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 793 73-0 (1993) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to disability retirement under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Investments & Banking
Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 978 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to computation of benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for, and contributions to the retirement system from, law enforcement and custodial officers. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 1150 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the powers and duties of, and systems and programs administered by, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 1181 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Sponsor: Marchant, Ken
Relating to the powers and duties of and systems and programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Investments & Banking
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 1317 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the funding of the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Insurance Program. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 218 72-0 (1991) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to participation in benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain law enforcement and custodial officers. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Retirement & Aging
HB 499 72-0 (1991) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to death benefit annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Retirement & Aging
HB 721 72-0 (1991) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to retiree participation in elections of elected board of trustee members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 950 72-0 (1991) Author: Bosse, Fred Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain officers and employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Retirement & Aging
HB 1008 72-0 (1991) Author: Robnett, Nolan Relating to the amounts of certain annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging 1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1077 72-0 (1991) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina | et. al. Relating to the participation of certain retirement systems in the proportionate retirement program. House: Retirement and Aging Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1091 72-0 (1991) Author: Repp, Glenn Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain officers and employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 1631 72-0 (1991) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to benefits under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Left pending in committee
HB 1713 72-0 (1991) Author: Robnett, Nolan Relating to retirement benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain law enforcement and custodial officers. House: Retirement and Aging 1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1736 72-0 (1991) Author: Smith, Ashley Relating to composition of the boards of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Left pending in committee
HB 2169 72-0 (1991) Author: Robnett, Nolan Relating to membership and credit in, and benefits and administration of, the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Left pending in committee
HB 2560 72-0 (1991) Author: Robnett, Nolan Relating to credit in, and benefits and administration of, programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas for officers and employees of the state. House: Retirement and Aging Left pending in committee
HCR 226 72-0 (1991) Author: Wilson, Ron Expressing legislative intent that the Employees Retirement System, Teacher Retirement System, permanent school fund and permanent university fund be divested of investments in corporations doing business in South Africa. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HJR 104 72-0 (1991) Author: Denton, Betty Proposing a constitutional amendment to require monthly payment and prohibit diversion or deferral of contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Left pending in committee
SB 28 72-0 (1991) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to the computation of death benefits payable to designated beneficiaries of certain former members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Postponed in committee
SB 189 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain officers and employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. Senate: State Affairs Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 387 72-0 (1991) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to computation of benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement and custodial officers. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 486 72-0 (1991) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to the duration of certain disability retirement annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: Finance
Referred to Retirement & Aging
SB 504 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to computation of certain benefits under the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 506 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the participation of certain retirement systems in the proportionate retirement program. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 584 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to reporting requirements for the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 665 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to credit in, and benefits and administration of, the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 970 72-0 (1991) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to certain annuities based on service credited in the elected class of membership of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1024 72-0 (1991) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the transfer of service credit between the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1154 72-0 (1991) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to disability benefits for members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Retirement & Aging
SB 1155 72-0 (1991) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to retirement benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain law enforcement and custodial officers. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Retirement & Aging
SB 1228 72-0 (1991) Author: Dickson, Temple Relating to a fund administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certified communications officers of the Department of Public Safety. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1241 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the amounts of certain annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1289 72-0 (1991) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the investment performance of assets of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and the Texas County and District Retirement System. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1331 72-0 (1991) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to membership and credit in, and benefits and administration of, programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas for officers, employees, and annuitants of the state. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1513 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to benefits for and compensation of certain state employees. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: Finance
Referred to Retirement & Aging
HB 5 72-1 (1991) Author: Robnett, Nolan Relating to public officers and employees and to public servant benefits. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 145 72-1 (1991) Author: Holzheauser, Steve | et. al. Relating to eligibility for service retirement of members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Coauthor Authorized
HB 186 72-1 (1991) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service creditable in the other retirement system. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Retirement & Aging
HB 195 72-1 (1991) Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al. Relating to eligibility for service retirement of members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Retirement & Aging
HCR 37 72-1 (1991) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al. Creating an interim study committee to determine the current and historical amount of investment in Texas-based investment instruments by the Teacher Retirement System, the Employees Retirement Systems, the Permanent University Fund, and the Permanent School Fund. Filed
HJR 2 72-1 (1991) Author: Robnett, Nolan Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to administrative expenses of state public retirement systems and contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HJR 15 72-1 (1991) Author: Thomas, Bill | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to investment of assets of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Retirement & Aging
SB 23 72-1 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al. Relating to public officers and employees and to public servant benefits. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Referred to State Affairs
SB 30 72-1 (1991) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to eligibility for service retirement of members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SJR 3 72-1 (1991) Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Texas Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
HB 108 72-2 (1991) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service creditable in the other retirement system. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Retirement & Aging
HB 135 71-0 (1989) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the amounts of certain annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Laid on the table subject to call
HB 279 71-0 (1989) Author: Evans, Larry Relating to prohibited investments for funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 281 71-0 (1989) Author: Evans, Larry Relating to prohibited investments for funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 764 71-0 (1989) Author: Hollowell, Bill Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 827 71-0 (1989) Author: Richardson, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 887 71-0 (1989) Author: Hightower, Allen Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain officers and employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 892 71-0 (1989) Author: Finnell, Charles Relating to death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Laid on the table subject to call
HB 997 71-0 (1989) Author: Finnell, Charles Relating to the minimum service requirement for benefits for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Rules suspended
HB 1280 71-0 (1989) Author: Haggerty, Pat
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to membership of retirees in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 1494 71-0 (1989) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for, and financing of, benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement and custodial officers. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1632 71-0 (1989) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the administration of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1662 71-0 (1989) Author: Schlueter, Stan Relating to investment of assets administered by the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2071 71-0 (1989) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the codification, transfer, and renumbering of Title 110B, Revised Statutes, containing statutes relating to public retirement systems. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2084 71-0 (1989) Author: Hightower, Allen Relating to credit in and benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain officers and employees of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 2095 71-0 (1989) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to determination of claims and filing of lawsuits under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act and other laws administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2573 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Jim Relating to eligibility of certain elected members for service retirement. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 2606 71-0 (1989) Author: Robnett, Nolan
Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the custody and holding of the assets of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two and to their securities.... House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 2669 71-0 (1989) Author: Rudd, Jim Relating to the financing and computation of benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement and custodial officers. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Retirement and Aging
HB 3005 71-0 (1989) Author: Cain, David Relating to service creditable in the elected class of membership of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Pending in committee
HB 3053 71-0 (1989) Author: Williamson, Richard Relating to audits of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Companion considered in lieu in comm.
SB 34 71-0 (1989) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the computation of certain service retirement annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 46 71-0 (1989) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 58 71-0 (1989) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the amounts of certain annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 156 71-0 (1989) Author: Lyon, Ted
Sponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to certain annuities based on service credited in the elected class of membership of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 182 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain officers and employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 265 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene | et. al.
Sponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the State Board of Insurance, the Texas Air Control Board, the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, the Texas County and District Retirement System, and the Texas.... House: Government Organization
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 461 71-0 (1989) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 540 71-0 (1989) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to investment of assets administered by the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1011 71-0 (1989) Author: Montford, John Relating to the administration of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 1022 71-0 (1989) Author: Dickson, Temple Relating to the amendment of the Employees Retirement System. Senate: State Affairs Failed to receive affirmative vote
SB 1045 71-0 (1989) Author: Sims, Bill
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the codification, transfer, and renumbering of Title 110B, Revised Statutes, containing statutes relating to public retirement systems. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1105 71-0 (1989) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1150 71-0 (1989) Author: Montford, John Relating to determination of claims and filing of lawsuits under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act and other laws administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 1396 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to service creditable in the elected class of membership of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Pending in committee
SB 1789 71-0 (1989) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to reestablishment of service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 305 70-0 (1987) Author: Hightower, Allen Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for officers and employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. House: Retirement and Aging 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 444 70-0 (1987) Author: Evans, Larry Relating to prohibited investments for funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Testimony received in committee
HB 445 70-0 (1987) Author: Evans, Larry Relating to prohibited investments for funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 678 70-0 (1987) Author: Clark, Jerry
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to membership and service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain temporary employees. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 893 70-0 (1987) Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 1082 70-0 (1987) Author: Riley, Randall Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain previous state services. House: Retirement and Aging Pending in subcommittee
HB 1141 70-0 (1987) Author: Russell, Sam
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to reemployment of certain retirees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1146 70-0 (1987) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to membership on the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 1189 70-0 (1987) Author: Pierce, George Relating to service of members or retirees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Retirement and Aging
HB 1370 70-0 (1987) Author: Valigura, Keith
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to voluntary reductions of salaries of certain public employees for federal cafeteria plan benefits or for child-care expenses. House: County Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1589 70-0 (1987) Author: Richardson, Bob Relating to an increase in the calculation, payment, and financing of retirement benefits by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Pending in subcommittee
HB 1985 70-0 (1987) Author: Hill, Patricia Relating to the rate of state contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2252 70-0 (1987) Author: Cooper, Anne
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to providing for tax sheltering employee contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas and to qualification of the retirement system under the IRS Code. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2552 70-0 (1987) Author: Cooper, Anne Relating to providing for tax sheltering employee contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas with an employer pick up and for qualification for the retirement system under Section 401(a) of the United State Internal Revenue Code. House: Retirement and Aging 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HJR 43 70-0 (1987) Author: Denton, Betty Proposing a constitutional amendment to require monthly payment and prohibit diversion or deferral of contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Coauthor authorized
HR 788 70-0 (1987) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Endorsing the passage of legislation in the first called session that tracts the content of HB1985.
SB 108 70-0 (1987) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to accounting procedures regarding the retirement annuity reserve account of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 128 70-0 (1987) Author: Green, Gene Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain officers and employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. Senate: State Affairs Motion withdrawn
SB 228 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 286 70-0 (1987) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to membership and service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain temporary employees. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Pending in committee
SB 351 70-0 (1987) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to prohibited investments for funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 745 70-0 (1987) Author: Lyon, Ted
Sponsor: Johnson, Sam
Relating to certain annuities based on service credited in the elected class of membership of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1095 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to an increase in the calculation, payment, and financing of retirement benefits by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1363 70-0 (1987) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to participation in the optional retirement program for faculty members employed in state-supported institutions of higher education. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SCR 32 70-0 (1987) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Urging Congress to amend the tax law of the United States to exempt government retirement plans and their participants from the provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986. Senate: State Affairs Signed by the Governor
SJR 28 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Proposing a constitutional amendment to require monthly payment and prohibit diversion or deferral of contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Referred to Finance
SR 718 70-0 (1987) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Endorsing the passage of legislation in the 70th Legislature, 1st Called Session, that tracks the content of H.B. 1985.
HB 10 70-2 (1987) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to participation in the optional retirement program for faculty members employed in state-supported institutions of higher education. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
HB 21 70-2 (1987) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the rate of state contributions to, and the amount of certain annuities payable by, the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 102 70-2 (1987) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the transaction of business by, and the custody and loan of certain assets of, the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Retirement and Aging
HCR 17 70-2 (1987) Author: Toomey, Mike
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee and the House Committee on the Judiciary to study jointly a uniform law relating to direct payment of pension benefits to certain nonemployee spouses. House: Judiciary
Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 21 70-2 (1987) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Creating a Select Committee on State and Local Retirement Systems. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Retirement and Aging
SB 12 70-2 (1987) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to participation in the optional retirement program for faculty members employed in state-supported institutions of higher education. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 27 70-2 (1987) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the transaction of business by and the custody and loan of certain assets of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
HB 269 69-0 (1985) Author: Evans, Larry Relating to prohibited investments for funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 270 69-0 (1985) Author: Evans, Larry Relating to prohibited investments for funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 406 69-0 (1985) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to the composition and meetings of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement & Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 696 69-0 (1985) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to the authorized investments for the permanent school fund, the permanent university fund, and funds of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 802 69-0 (1985) Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Providing for payment of assistance to surviving dependent parents, brothers, and sisters or certain public servants killed while on duty. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 898 69-0 (1985) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony" Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service as an employee of a judicial district. House: Retirement & Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 1175 69-0 (1985) Author: Richardson, Bob Relating to an increase in certain annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement & Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1191 69-0 (1985) Author: Earley, Robert
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to credit in the Employment Retirement System of Texas for certain service performed by persons who became highway department employees. House: Retirement & Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1199 69-0 (1985) Author: Schlueter, Stan Relating to authorized investments for a portion of the veterans land fund, the permanent university fund, the teachers retirement system, the employees retirement system, the Texas county and district statewide retirement systems, and the Texas municipal statewide retirement system; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1289 69-0 (1985) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to compensation of retiring state employees for accrued sick leave. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1408 69-0 (1985) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to eligibility for, and financing of, benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement and custodial officers. House: Retirement & Aging Referred to Retirement and Aging
HB 1495 69-0 (1985) Author: Rudd, Jim Relating to the rate of state contribution to the Employees Retirement System. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 1641 69-0 (1985) Author: Clark, Jerry Relating to amortization of unfunded actuarial liabilities of the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement & Aging 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1642 69-0 (1985) Author: Clark, Jerry Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a custodial officer. House: Retirement & Aging Referred to Retirement and Aging
HB 1860 69-0 (1985) Author: Gibson, Bruce Relating to investment of assets of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas in venture capital pools. House: Retirement & Aging Referred to subcommittee
HB 2135 69-0 (1985) Author: Ragsdale, Paul Relating to investment of the permanent university fund and assets of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and Teacher Retirement System of Texas in corporations doing business in the Republic of South Africa. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 3 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the amount of the state's contribution to the uniform plan of group insurance for state employees and an appropriation for the purpose. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 219 69-0 (1985) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service performed by persons who became highway department employees. Senate: State Affairs Postponed in committee
SB 635 69-0 (1985) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Clark, Jerry
Relating to state contributions for military service credited in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement & Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 636 69-0 (1985) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Clark, Jerry
Relating to internal accounting procedures of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; creating a trust fund for the Employees Retirement System of Texas to which certain assets are credited and disbursements are made. House: Retirement & Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 648 69-0 (1985) Author: Traeger, John Relating to an increase in certain annuities payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 713 69-0 (1985) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; to contributions to the systems and for the optional retirement program; to actions increasing the amortization period; and to increases in certain annuities; amending Title 110B, Revised Statutes, by amending Section 36.201 and Subsection (a) of Section 25.403; by conditionally amending Subsection (a) of Section 35.403; Subsection (a) of Section 35.404, and Section 35.402; and by adding Sections 21.006 and 31.006. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 761 69-0 (1985) Author: Jones, Grant Relating to rates of contribution to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and for the optional retirement program. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 825 69-0 (1985) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to authorized investments for a portion of the veterans land fund, the permanent university fund, the teachers retirement system, the employees retirement system, the Texas county and district statewide retirement system, and the Texas municipal statewide retirement system; and declaring an emergency. Senate: State Affairs Reported favorably with substitute
SB 880 69-0 (1985) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Clark, Jerry
Relating to amortization of unfunded actuarial liabilities of the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement & Aging
Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 943 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to accrued sick leave of persons retiring from state service. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 944 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 993 69-0 (1985) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Clark, Jerry
Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a custodial officer and to designation of persons entitled to credit; defining "custodial officer"; and placing certain duties on the Texas Department of Corrections and the State Auditor. House: Retirement & Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1048 69-0 (1985) Author: Edwards, Chet Relaitng to investment of assets of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas in venture capital pools. Senate: State Affairs Postponed in committee
SB 1129 69-0 (1985) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to compensation of retiring state employees for accrued sick leave. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 40 69-2 (1986) Author: Guerrero, Lena
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the service retirement of certain persons from the employee class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 60 69-2 (1986) Author: Gibson, Bruce Relating to investment of assets of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas in venture capital limited partnerships and to liability insurance covering the trustees of those systems. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Retirement and Aging
HB 84 69-2 (1986) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to payment of state contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 12 69-2 (1986) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to service retirement benefits for certain persons retiring from the employee class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Testimony taken in committee
HB 8 69-3 (1986) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to state payments to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HJR 5 69-3 (1986) Author: Schlueter, Stan Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the establishment of the Texas Growth Fund and to provide for the investment of the permanent university fund, the permanent school fund, and the public employee retirement trust funds in businesses in the state to promote and encourage economic development of the state. House: State Affairs Coauthor authorized
SB 34 69-3 (1986) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to state payments to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 347 68-0 (1983) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to compensation of retiring state employees for accrued sick leave. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 812 68-0 (1983) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service as an employee of a judicial district. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1046 68-0 (1983) Author: Schlueter, Stan
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to authorized investments for a portion of the veterans' land fund, the permanent school fund, the permanent university fund, and funds of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Texas County and District Retirement System, and the Texas Municipal Retirement System. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
HB 1214 68-0 (1983) Author: Finnell, Charles
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to transfer of accumulated contributions of certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1626 68-0 (1983) Author: Hall, Tip Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for elected class service. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Committee on Retirement and Aging
HB 1693 68-0 (1983) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to membership and service credit of employees of members of the legislature in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Committee on Retirement and Aging
HB 1698 68-0 (1983) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to the authorized investments for the permanent school fund, the permanent university fund, and funds of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1699 68-0 (1983) Author: Hammond, Bill
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to written investment objectives and performance evaluations concerning the investment of certain state funds. House: State Affairs
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1701 68-0 (1983) Author: Hammond, Bill
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the use of external professional investment managers in investing certain state funds. House: State Affairs
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1738 68-0 (1983) Author: Keller, Ray Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for officers and employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Committee on Retirement and Aging
HB 1770 68-0 (1983) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to membership in and benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for elected class service. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Committee on Retirement and Aging
HB 1841 68-0 (1983) Author: Evans, Larry Relating to prohibited investments for funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1843 68-0 (1983) Author: Evans, Larry Relating to prohibited investments for funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1863 68-0 (1983) Author: Willis, Doyle
Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the coverage of certain persons under the state employee insurance plan. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1922 68-0 (1983) Author: Presnal, Bill Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service creditable in the other retirement systems. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Committee on Retirement and Aging
HB 2080 68-0 (1983) Author: Hammond, Bill Relating to the composition and meetings of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Referred to Committee on Retirement and Aging
HCR 117 68-0 (1983) Author: Hammond, Bill
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Requesting the governing boards of the Teacher Retirement System, Employees Retirement System, Permanent School Fund, and Permanent University Fund to conduct a review of system personnel policies and staffing requirements. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HJR 76 68-0 (1983) Author: Smith, Terral Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to limitations on contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging No action taken
SB 116 68-0 (1983) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to death benefits from the Employee Retirement System of Texas based on service as a law enforcement or custodial officer. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 129 68-0 (1983) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Hall, Tip
Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas and increasing benefits for elected class service. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 451 68-0 (1983) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Shaw, Larry
Relating to state benefits for survivors of certain persons who are killed in the performance of their duties for the state or a political subdivision. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
SB 692 68-0 (1983) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to transfer of accumulated contributions of certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 860 68-0 (1983) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to membership in and benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for elected class service. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 908 68-0 (1983) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Harrison, Jr., W.O. "Bill"
Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service performed by persons who became highway department employees; providing for funding; authorizing an appropriation. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 909 68-0 (1983) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain officers and employees of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Senate: State Affairs No action taken
SB 973 68-0 (1983) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to eligibility and payment for service credit and administration and application procedures in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1067 68-0 (1983) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to prohibited investments for funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs No action taken
SB 1115 68-0 (1983) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to prohibited investments for funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs No action taken
SB 1126 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to authorized investments for a portion of the veterans land fund, the permanent university fund, the teachers retirement system, the employees retirement system, the Texas county and district statewide retirement system, and the Texas municipal statewide retirement system; and declaring an emergency. Senate: State Affairs Postponed
SB 1198 68-0 (1983) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Martinez, Walter
Relating to waiver of benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SCR 25 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl Urging state pension systems to make investments benefiting the housing industry. Senate: Health & Human Resources Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources
HB 46 68-2 (1984) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to an increase in the benefits to certain annuities of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging Laid on the table subject to call
HB 81 68-2 (1984) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the state's contribution to the uniform plan of group insurance; making an appropriation to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Coauthor authorized
HCR 12 68-2 (1984) Author: Hudson, David
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Requesting Congress not to enact HR 5143 and HR 5144, relating to regulation of state and local public pension systems. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
SB 5 68-2 (1984) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to an increase in the benefits to certain annuities of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 32 68-2 (1984) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service performed by persons who became highway department employees. House: Retirement and Aging
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on Retirement and Aging
HB 28 67-0 (1981) Author: Haley, Bill
Sponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to payment for accrued state sick leave to public school employees. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 180 67-0 (1981) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to compensation of retiring state employees for accrued sick leave. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 464 67-0 (1981) Author: Presnal, Bill Relating to state contributions to the Employee Retirement System of Texas. House: Employment Practices Referred to Subcommittee on Pensions
HB 475 67-0 (1981) Author: Agnich, Fred Relating to an increase in benefits for certain annuitants of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Laid on the table subject to call
HB 507 67-0 (1981) Author: Hill, Gerald Relating to an increase in benefits for certain annuitants of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Appropriations Referred to Committee on Appropriations
HB 521 67-0 (1981) Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service performed for a county child welfare board. House: Employment Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 553 67-0 (1981) Author: Denton, Betty Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as an assistant district attorney. House: Employment Practices Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 613 67-0 (1981) Author: Rains, Don Relating to an increase in benefits for certain annuitants of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Employment Practices Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 728 67-0 (1981) Author: Grubbs, Walter B. Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for accumulated sick leave. House: Employment Practices Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1011 67-0 (1981) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to a a mandatory retirement age for public employees. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1198 67-0 (1981) Author: Hill, Gerald Relating to the payment of additional death benefits to former employees of the Central Education Agency. House: Employment Practices Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1391 67-0 (1981) Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to state contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Employment Practices
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
HB 1493 67-0 (1981) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to membership on the board of trustees of the state employees retirement system. House: Employment Practices Referred to Subcommittee on Pensions
HB 1827 67-0 (1981) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as a member of the Texas National Guard. House: Employment Practices Referred to Subcommittee on Pensions
HB 1891 67-0 (1981) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Sponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to changing of retirement options by certain elective officials retired from the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Employment Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
HB 1904 67-0 (1981) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to annuities based on service creditable in the elected class of membership of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Employment Practices Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1905 67-0 (1981) Author: Hill, Gerald
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain federal service. House: Employment Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1982 67-0 (1981) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony" Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service as an employee of an appellate court. House: Employment Practices Referred to Subcommittee on Pensions
HB 1983 67-0 (1981) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to the requirement of a certificate of authority for certain insurance associations. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
HB 2086 67-0 (1981) Author: Pierce, George Relating to membership and service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain assistant prosecutors and investigators. House: Employment Practices Referred to Subcommittee on Pensions
HB 2244 67-0 (1981) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to investment of funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Employment Practices Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HJR 104 67-0 (1981) Author: Atkinson, Hamp Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit use of state funds for retirement contributions for the salary of public employees paid from other than state funds. House: Constitutional Amendments Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SB 58 67-0 (1981) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to an increase in benefits for certain annuitants of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; making an appropriation. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 101 67-0 (1981) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Rains, Don
Relating to an increase in benefits for certain annuitants of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; authorizing appropriations. House: Employment Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 137 67-0 (1981) Author: Traeger, John Relating to state contributions to the Employees Retirements System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 212 67-0 (1981) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to an increase in benefits for certain annuitants of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: Finance Referred to subcommittee
SB 217 67-0 (1981) Author: Traeger, John Relating to eligibility of certain law enforcement and custodial officers for benefits from the state employees retirement system. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 612 67-0 (1981) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Relating to the payment of additional death benefits to former employees of the Central Education Agency. Senate: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 921 67-0 (1981) Author: Short, E.L. Relating to comprehensive retirement counseling for state employees. Senate: Human Resources Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 994 67-0 (1981) Author: Truan, Carlos
Sponsor: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to credit in and certain payments to the Employees Retirement System of Texas; making an appropriation. House: Employment Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 1133 67-0 (1981) Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete" Relating to annuities based on service creditable in the elected class of membership of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Record vote
SB 1164 67-0 (1981) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service performed for a county child welfare board. Senate: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 33 67-1 (1981) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to credit in and certain payments to the Employees Retirement System of Texas; making an appropriation. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 288 66-0 (1979) Author: Simpson, Bob Relating to service, benefits, and contributions of elected state officials in the state employees retirement system. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 289 66-0 (1979) Author: Simpson, Bob Relating to participation in the state employees retirement system by persons in elective state official class. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 306 66-0 (1979) Author: Whitehead, Emmett
Sponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain annuitants. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 313 66-0 (1979) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to service retirement allowances under the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain law enforcement officers. House: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 347 66-0 (1979) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to supplemental service retirement benefits for certain peace officers and custodial officers; creating a fund from which supplemental benefit payments may be made and providing for funding and appropriations; relating to administration of the benefit program. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 415 66-0 (1979) Author: Benedict, Jerry L. Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service performed for a county child welfare board. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 612 66-0 (1979) Author: Allred, Dave Relating to mandatory retirement of public employees because of age. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 1147 66-0 (1979) Author: Laney, James
Sponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to creditable service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas as an elective state official. House: House Administration
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1284 66-0 (1979) Author: Grant, Ben Z. To provide for survivorship annuities for certain persons who are members of retirement programs administered by the Board of Trustees of the Employees Retirement System; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1303 66-0 (1979) Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Providing for payment of assistance to surviving dependents of certain public servants killed while on duty. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1310 66-0 (1979) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to compensation of retiring state employees for accrued sick leave. House: State Affairs Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Remedies
HB 1479 66-0 (1979) Author: Willis, Doyle Relating to State contributions to the Employees Retirement System for members of the System who are State employees paid with CETA funds, and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1480 66-0 (1979) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Sponsor: Clower, Ron
Relating to a lump-sum death benefit for contributing members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1665 66-0 (1979) Author: Hill, Gerald Relating to cost-of-living adjustments for certain annuities payable by the Employee Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 1705 66-0 (1979) Author: Presnal, Bill Providing for former members of the Legislature to establish retirement benefits, repealing all laws in conflict herewith; providing for severability; providing a saving clause; declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 1870 66-0 (1979) Author: Denton, Betty Relating to credit in th Employees Retirement System of Texas for service as an assistant district attorney. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 130 66-0 (1979) Author: Benedict, Jerry L. Requesting Employees Retirement System of Texas to determine number of members who might be eligible to claim creditable service for previous employment with a county child welfare board. House: Rules Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 43 66-0 (1979) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to supplemental service retirement benefits for certain peace officers and custodial officers; creating a fund from which supplemental benefit payments may be made and providing for funding and appropriations; relating to administration of the benefit program; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 97 66-0 (1979) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Providing that a retiring State employee may be paid in a lump sum for a portion of sick leave accrued at retirement; declaring that the lump sum payments are deemed to be compensation but are not subject to provisions of any State Retirement Act; providing that payments pursuant to this Act may be made only after a retiree receives the first annuity payment; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 124 66-0 (1979) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Gibson, Joe
Relating to a minimum and maximum age for employment, to mandatory retirement age for public employees, and to activities of certain judges after retirement; and pertaining to causes of actions for violations of this Act. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 175 66-0 (1979) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service performed for a county child welfare board. Senate: State Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 382 66-0 (1979) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to benefits for certain annuitants of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; making an appropriation. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 624 66-0 (1979) Author: Short, E.L. Relating to an exemption from inheritance tax for certain benefits to survivors of governmental employees. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 706 66-0 (1979) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Sponsor: Grant, Ben Z.
To provide for survivorship annuities for certain persons who are members of retirement programs administered by the Board of Trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 775 66-0 (1979) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Pierce, George
Relating to the program for transfer of service credit between the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Employment Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 777 66-0 (1979) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to state contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas for members of the system who are state employees paid with certain federal funds. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 812 66-0 (1979) Author: Traeger, John Providing for creditable service for retirement purposes in certain situations, providing an effective date; providing for repeal of conflicting provisions of statutes; and declaring an emergency. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 891 66-0 (1979) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the membership in the appointive office or employee class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Employment Practices
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1217 66-0 (1979) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Pierce, George
Relating to the filming of records of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, to effect of such films, and to destruction of the original records. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 41 66-0 (1979) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Benedict, Jerry L.
Requesting Employees Retirement System of Texas to determine the number of members who might be eligible to claim creditable service for pervious employment with a county child welfare board. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HB 25 65-0 (1977) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to optional membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain persons. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 132 65-0 (1977) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to service retirement allowances under the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain law enforcement officers. House: Transportation Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 446 65-0 (1977) Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C. Relating to eligibility for military service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 617 65-0 (1977) Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Providing for fractional service retirement benefits for members of the Texas County and District Retirement System, the Texas Municipal Retirement System, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, the Employees Retirement System of Texas, and the Judicial Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1129 65-0 (1977) Author: Cates, Phil
Sponsor: Hance, Kent
Relating to supplemental service retirement benefit for certain peace officers and custodial officers; creating a fund from which supplemental benefit payments may be made and providing for funding appropriations; relating to administration of the benefit program; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Read second time
HB 1457 65-0 (1977) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to contributions to the Employees Retirement Systems of Texas, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and the Judicial Retirement Systems of Texas; relating to salaries of state officers and employees. House: State Affairs Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1497 65-0 (1977) Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub" Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1658 65-0 (1977) Author: Whitehead, Emmett Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1751 65-0 (1977) Author: Whitehead, Emmett Relating to an increase in monthly benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain annuitants. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1882 65-0 (1977) Author: Davis, Bob Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain military service. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 2017 65-0 (1977) Author: Hill, Gerald An Act relating to public employees of the State of Texas; providing within the Employees Retirement System of the State of Texas a Death Benefit Plan for active employees of the State of Texas; defining terms; repealing all laws in conflict; providing for severability. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HJR 25 65-0 (1977) Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill" Proposing an amendment to Article XVI, Section 67, Subsection (a), Subdivision (3), of the Texas Constitution, to delineate permissible investments of certain public retirement systems. House: Constitutional Amendments Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SB 255 65-0 (1977) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain service performed for a county child welfare board. Senate: State Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 644 65-0 (1977) Author: Hance, Kent Relating to supplemental service retirement benefits for certain peace officers and custodial officers; creating a fund from which supplemental benefit payments may be made and providing for funding and appropriations; relating to administration of the benefit programs; and providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 647 65-0 (1977) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to service retirement benefits for commissioned peace officers of the State Board of Control. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 754 65-0 (1977) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Sponsor: Whitehead, Emmett
Relating to an increase in monthly benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain annuitants; creating a new Benefit Increase Reserve Fund for money appropriated for adjustments of preexisting annuities made effective on or after June 1, 1977; providing for the accrual of interest on Benefit Increase Reserve Fund assets; authorizing and making an appropriation to fund the increases; conditioning such increases on that appropriation; providing that creditable service and benefit rights may not be diminished or impaired. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
SB 756 65-0 (1977) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Sponsor: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"
Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas; providing an effective date; providing for repeal of conflicting statutes. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 859 65-0 (1977) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Sponsor: Whitehead, Emmett
Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas; providing an effective date. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1166 65-0 (1977) Author: Doggett, Lloyd Relating to group life and health insurance for certain retired public employees and their survivors. Senate: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably substituted
SB 1183 65-0 (1977) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Cartwright, Donald
Relating to participation in the Texas Employee Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
SCR 41 65-0 (1977) Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" Memorializing Congress to remove state employees' and teachers' contributions to retirement system from taxable income base. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 165 64-0 (1975) Author: Hubenak, Joe A. Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 283 64-0 (1975) Author: Sutton, G.J. Relating to creditable service for member of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 494 64-0 (1975) Author: Nugent, James E. To provide an increase in retirement benefits in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain retired officers, employees, and beneficiaries; appropriating money to finance the increases; prescribing conditions. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 716 64-0 (1975) Author: Weddington, Sarah Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas; providing for termination of membership; providing for continuing membership with retirement eligibility after a certain period of service; providing for service retirement; providing for re-employment of retired appointive officers or employees; providing for refund of contributions; providing for forfeiture of inactive accounts; providing for transfer of interest to various system funds; providing for computation and crediting of interest to member accounts; providing for an interest fund; and to provide for lump sum payments on retirement for certain accumulated leave. House: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 842 64-0 (1975) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to service retirement allowances under the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain law enforcement officers. House: State Affairs Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 1062 64-0 (1975) Author: Cartwright, Donald Relating to credit for military service for members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1375 64-0 (1975) Author: Leland, Mickey Relating to optional membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain persons. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1407 64-0 (1975) Author: Delco, Wilhelmina Relating to transferring the administrative responsibilities for the federal old age and survivors insurance program from the State Department of Public Welfare to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Health & Welfare Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1568 64-0 (1975) Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe Relating to proportionate service retirement benefits for members of the Texas County and District Retirement System, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, the Employees Retirement System of Texas,and the Judicial Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 82 64-0 (1975) Author: Nugent, James E. Relating to requesting Speaker and Lieutenant Governor to appoint member of House and Senate to attend all state investment meetings. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HCR 139 64-0 (1975) Author: Nugent, James E. Requesting the Governor to sign SB 90. Signed by Governor
SB 18 64-0 (1975) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Bynum, Ben
Relating to providing group life, accident, and health insurance on state employees as defined in the Act; authorizing the trustee to provide protection against loss of salary and other coverages; designating this Act as the "Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act"; defining terms; stating legislative purposes and policies; vesting authority in a State Board of Trustees as designated therein to implement, administer, and carry out the purposes of the Act; providing certain powers, duties, and responsibilities of such board and the State Board of Insurance; authorizing certain specifications, procedures, and practices in regard to providing insurance coverages and benefits; creating the Group Insurance Advisory Committee and providing for its membership and duties and payment of expenses; creating the Employees Life, Accident and Health Insurance and Benefits Fund; authorizing coverage for dependents; excepting certain employees from provisions of the Act for a period of time; providing certain regulations as to and qualifications of insurance carriers; placing certain duties on carriers; providing for competitive bidding by carriers; protecting the fund created by this Act and interests of insureds against execution, attachment, or garnishment or other process and forbidding assignment; providing order of precedence and escheat provisions in regard to death claims; specifying the sources for payment of premiums and providing for allocation and appropriation of the contribution by the state; providing for coverage of the surviving spouse and dependents of an employee or retiree under certain circumstances; providing a repealing clause; providing an effective date and transition procedures; making the provisions of this Act severable. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
90 day bill
SB 56 64-0 (1975) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Sponsor: Nugent, James E.
Amending Chapter 352, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947, as amended (Article 6228a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by adding Section 5-2 to increase annuities payable out of the Retirement Annuity Reserve Fund with respect to retirements or deaths occurring before the effective date of this Act and to provide for payment of premiums for group life and health insurance for eligible annuitants; making an appropriation to fund such increases and benefits; prescribing the conditions upon which this Act shall become and continue effective as law. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 61 64-0 (1975) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Sponsor: Nugent, James E.
Amending Chapter 573, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973 (Article 6228i, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes),as follows: repealing laws in conflict herewith; providing for severability; providing a saving clause. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 90 64-0 (1975) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
90 day bill
SB 447 64-0 (1975) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" To provide a supplemental service retirement compensation benefit for certain commissioned law enforcement officers of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and custodial officers of the Texas Department of Corrections; creating a fund from which supplemental benefit payments may be made and providing for certification of service by the department or commission; providing for administration of the Act and investemnt of funds; providing for the powers and duties of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the actuary appointed by it; prohibiting the use of funds provided by the Act for payment of any benefit other than as provided by the Act and prohibiting the use of funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas for payment of benefits provided under this Act; defining certain offenses and providng penalties; providing an effective date. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 464 64-0 (1975) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Designating the Employees Retirement System of Texas as the state agency to administer the social security programs as provided for in Chapter 500, Acts of the 52nd Legislature, 1951. House: Health & Welfare
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 552 64-0 (1975) Author: Braecklein, Bill Relating to credit for military service for members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 790 64-0 (1975) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 871 64-0 (1975) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Preston, George L.
Amending the Insurance Code by adding thereto Article 3.51-5, authorizing and relating to the payment of group life and health insurance premiums with respect to retirements or deaths occurring before the effective date of this Act by members of the Central Education Agency, the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, and the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, a Texas senior college or university, and retired employees of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation who accepted retirement under the Teachers Retirement System of Texas, and retired employees of the Texas Youth Council who accepted retirement under the Teachers Retirement System of Texas; making provisions to pay such premiums, providing for time of payment and providing for the rules and regulations according to which payment shall be made; authorizing appropriations. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
90 day bill
HB 658 63-0 (1973) Author: Lombardino, Frank Relating to retirement benefits of certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Labor Referred to subcommittee
HB 1038 63-0 (1973) Author: Cole, James D. Relating to definitions of officers of the Legislature. House: State Affairs Committee hearing date
HB 1324 63-0 (1973) Author: Denton, Lane Relating to service retirement allowances and longevity pay for certain members of the Employee Retirement System of Texas. House: Labor
Senate: Finance
Laid on table
HB 1386 63-0 (1973) Author: Cavness, Don Relating to membership, service, funding and benefits under the Employees Retirement System of Texas; providing an effective date; providing a savings clause; repealing conflicting laws. House: Labor Referred to Committee on Labor
HB 1466 63-0 (1973) Author: Cavness, Don Providing a procedure whereby members of the Judicial, Teachers and Employees Retirement Systems of Texas with service in two or more classes of membership in such Retirement Systems may establish creditable service; providing for payment of member and State contribution; providing proportionate service retirement benefits for members with qualified total service by each System; prohibiting the use of funds of any State Retirement System for the payment of benefits in any other System; providing an effective date; providing a savings clause; repealing conflicting laws. House: Labor Referred to Committee on Labor
HB 1553 63-0 (1973) Author: Nugent, James E.
Sponsor: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas; amending Chapter 352, Acts of the 50th Legislature, 1947,as amended (Article 6228a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HB 1653 63-0 (1973) Author: Lombardino, Frank To provide a supplemental service retirement compensation benefit for commissioned law enforcement officers of the Department of Public Safety, Alcoholic Beverage Commission and Parks & Wildlife Department, and custodial officers of the Department of Corrections; creating a fund from which such supplemental benefit payments may be made; providing for certification of service by the Department or Commission; providing for administration of the Act and investment of funds; prohibiting the use of funds provided by the Act for payment of any benefit other than provided by the Act and prohibiting the use of funds provided under the State Employees Retirement Act for payment of benefits provided under this Act; providing a penalty for conversion of funds and fraud; providing an effective date and declaring an emergency. House: Labor Referred to Committee on Labor
SB 525 63-0 (1973) Author: Clower, Ron Amending Act 1949, 50th Leg., p. 697, Ch. 352 as amended (Article 6228a, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas), with respect to service retirement benefits for certain Elective State Officials; providing severability and an effective date. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 617 63-0 (1973) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Foreman, Wilson
Relating to and authorizing payment of premiums for group life, health, accident, hospital, surgical and/or medical expense insurance for retired officers and employees of the Central Education Agency, the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, and the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System; prescribing limitations and provisions for payment of premiums. House: Education
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 714 63-0 (1973) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Sponsor: Cavness, Don
To provide a procedure whereby members of the judicial, teachers' and employees' retirement systems of Texas with service in two or more classes of membership in such retirement systems may establish creditable service; providing for payment of member and state contributions; allowing credit to certain members for prior federal service and prior service as an assistant county attorney or assistant criminal district attorney in certain counties, all as calculated and regulated by this Act; providing proportionate service retirement benefirst and service retirement annuities for members with qualified total service by each system; prohibiting the use of funds of any state retirement system for the payment of benefits in any other system; providing an effective date; providing a saving clause; repealing conflicting laws; and declaring an emergency. House: Labor
Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
SB 768 63-0 (1973) Author: Ogg, Jack
Sponsor: Clark, Jim
Relating to providing for assistance payments by the State of Texas to the surviving spouse and minor children of certain park and recreational patrolmen and security officers, as defined in this Act, of municipalities of 250,0000 persons, who suffer violent death in the course of the performance of their duties. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 899 63-0 (1973) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to membership, service, funding, and benefits and expense fund of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; providing an effective date; providing a saving clause; repealing conflicting laws; and declaring an emergency. House: Labor
Senate: State Affairs
Signed by Governor
SB 925 63-0 (1973) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" To provide a supplemental service retirement compensation benefit for commissioned law enforcement officers of the Department of Public Safety, Alcoholic Beverage Commission and Parks & Wildlife Department, and custodial officers of the Department of Corrections; creating a fund from which supplemental benefit payments may be made; providing for certification of service by the Department or Commission; providing for administration of the Act and investment of funds; prohibiting the use of funds provided by the Act for payment of any benefit other than provided by the Act and prohibiting the use of funds provided under the State Employees Retirement Act for payments of benefits provided under this Act; providing a penalty for conversion of funds or fraud; providing an effective date. Senate: State Affairs Rules suspended
SCR 115 63-0 (1973) Author: Herring, Charles A resolution to suspend the rules to take up HB 1553. House: Rules Received from the Senate
SCR 124 63-0 (1973) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Cavness, Don
Authorizing Enrolling and Engrossing Clerk of the Senate to make certain corrections in the Conference Report on Senate Bill No. 714. Filed without Governor's signature
HB 112 62-0 (1971) Author: Traeger, John Relating to entitlement of certain persons for credit under the Employees Retirement System.
HB 410 62-0 (1971) Author: Nabers, Lynn Relating to persons who were elective state officials becoming members of the Employees Retirement System.
HB 750 62-0 (1971) Author: Hawkins, Jack R. | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Murray
Relating to the method of payment of sums in certain circumstances to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 862 62-0 (1971) Author: Niland, Tom
Sponsor: Christie, Joe
Relating to creditable service under the Employees Retirement System in certain circumstances.
HB 925 62-0 (1971) Author: Cavness, Don | et. al. Relating to occupational death or disability.
HCR 58 62-0 (1971) Author: Golman, Joe H. Concerning intra-state reciprocal retirement plan.
HR 18 62-0 (1971) Author: Salem, Joe Creating an interim committee to study all pension plans for state employees.
SB 28 62-0 (1971) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to amending Employees Retirement System Act to allow prior service credit for District or Criminal District Attorney or County Attorney performing duties of District Attorney, by elective State officials, appointive State officials and State employees.
SB 216 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to allowing eligible members of the Employees Retirement System to claim service as a Criminal District Attorney, County Attorney performing the duties of a District Attorney, as a member of certain Statewide Boards or Commissions, and as a judge of certain courts as creditable service under Employees Retirement System of Texas on making certain payments into the system.
SB 239 62-0 (1971) Author: Ratliff, David Relating to persons who were elective state officials becoming members of the Employees Retirement System.
SB 531 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles
Sponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to defining the term "Occupational" death or disability; providing an effective date.
SB 720 62-0 (1971) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to Death Benefit Plans, and providing that the optional plans now provided for members who complete twenty (20)or more years of creditable state service in Texas be extended to members who complete ten (10) or more years of creditable state service but less than twenty (20) years of such creditable service, and that the benefits under such plans now authorized for the surviving spouses or minor children of such members, including the choice of an option by the surviving spouse, or guardian of the surviving minor children, in the event the member failed to make a selection before death, be extended also to include members who complete ten (10) years but less than thirty (30) years of creditable state service in Texas.
HCR 46 62-3 (1972) Author: Hanna, Joe Requesting the agencies administering retirement funds and trust funds consider the investment of their funds in providing loans to non-profit community industrial foundations.
HB 71 62-4 (1972) Author: Traeger, John Relating to eligibility for credit under the Employees Retirement System for certain retired military personnel.
HB 28 61-0 (1969) Author: Cavness, Don | et. al. Relating to allowance for service retirement; amending various sections of H.B. 902 Regular Session, 58th Legislature; providing an effective date; repealing laws in conflict therewith; providing a savings clause.
HB 96 61-0 (1969) Author: Allred, Dave | et. al. Relating to providing for the payment of state assistance to the surviving spouse and minor children of members of organized police reserve or auxiliary units, juvenile correctional employees of the Texas Youth Council, employees of the Rusk State Hospital for the Criminally Insane, and members of organized volunteer fire departments suffering violent death while in the performance of their duties.
HB 668 61-0 (1969) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to prohibiting the mandatory retirement of any member of the Employees Retirement System of Texas if the sole reason for such mandatory retirement is the member's age.
HB 774 61-0 (1969) Author: Willis, Doyle | et. al. Relating to the payment of accumulated vacation and sick leave to the estates of certain state employees upon their death.
HB 1065 61-0 (1969) Author: Jungmichel, Charles H. | et. al. Relating to allowing credit in the Employees Retirement System for military service prior to State employment for elective State officials, for appointive State officials and for State employees.
HB 1098 61-0 (1969) Author: Ray, Jr., C. L. Relating to providing for mandatory retirement at age seventy (70) for persons holding non-elective offices as members of State Commissions or Boards appointed by the Governor and persons appointed by any such Commission or Board to act as the Commissioner or head of any State Department.
HB 1213 61-0 (1969) Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob" Relating to providing military service credits under certain conditions for members of the State Employees Retirement System.
HJR 4 61-0 (1969) Author: Allred, Dave | et. al. Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the payment of assistance to the surviving spouse and minor children of certain governmental employees and volunteer fire and police reserve units who suffer violent death while in the performance of their duties.
HJR 55 61-0 (1969) Author: Pickens, Franklin Ace Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that qualified members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas are entitled to credit for certain services earned or rendered by them as justices or judges of the appellate courts or district or criminal district courts.
SB 55 61-0 (1969) Author: Herring, Charles | et. al. Relating to amending Statutes relating to the state employees retirement system.
SB 418 61-0 (1969) Author: Hazlewood, Grady Relating to Service Retirement for Elective State Officials and matching contributions equal to the contributions of the Elective State Official, etc; providing an effective date.
HB 426 60-0 (1967) Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" Relating to providing for payment of pension to certain former Texas Rangers.
HB 497 60-0 (1967) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to elect to participate in either (but not both) the Employees Retirement System or the Judicial Retirement System.
HB 852 60-0 (1967) Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick" Relating to credit under the Employees Retirement System for military service.
HB 1045 60-0 (1967) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to death benefits to surviving spouses of state legislators who are members of the state employees retirement system.
HB 1046 60-0 (1967) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to service retirement benefits for elective state officials.
HB 1146 60-0 (1967) Author: Atwell, Ben Relating to allowing creditable service for legislators with prior service as elective county officials.
HJR 13 60-0 (1967) Author: Foreman, Wilson | et. al. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to establish a retirement, disability and death compensation fund for officers and employees of the State, so as to create as an agency of the State of Texas the Employees Retirement System of Texas, vesting the general administration and responsibility of the proper operation of said system in a state board of trustees to be known as the State Board of Trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HJR 58 60-0 (1967) Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for pensions for Texas Rangers, who served as much as six months or any part thereof in the Texas Rangers before 1920, and for their widows.
SB 63 60-0 (1967) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to amending Statutes relating to Employees' Retirement System of Texas, membership, creditable service, military service, retirement, disability retirement benefits, etc.; providing an effective date.
SB 281 60-0 (1967) Author: Hightower, Jack Relating to adding district attorneys to the classes of persons who may become members of the State Employees Retirement System.
SB 384 60-0 (1967) Author: Word, James Powell Relating to adding certain legislative employees to the State Employees Retirement System; granting these and other legislative employees credit for previous service.
SCR 32 60-0 (1967) Author: Herring, Charles | et. al. Directing the different agencies of the State Government to study their retirement age policies to be more uniform.
SCR 59 60-0 (1967) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Instructing the Governor to return S. J. R. No. 3 to the Enrolling clerk of the Senate in order to make certain corrections.
SJR 3 60-0 (1967) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to establish a retirement, disability and death compensation fund for officers and employees of the state, so as to create as an agency of the State of Texas the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SJR 39 60-0 (1967) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to establish a retirement, disability and death compensation fund for officers and employees of the state; creating as an agency of the State of Texas the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 7 60-1 (1968) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to amending statutes relative to Employees Retirement System of Texas, increasing benefits, contributions, management of funds, administration, etc.
HB 628 59-0 (1965) Author: Cain, Pat | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain members of the 57th Legislature to become members of the retirement system for state employees.
SB 217 59-0 (1965) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to authorizing certain members of the 57th Legislature to become members of the retirement system for state employees.
SB 493 59-0 (1965) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to amending certain Acts by permitting reemployment by the state of retired appointive officers or employees on a limited part-time or consulting basis without loss of benefits under the Employees Retirement System.
SB 494 59-0 (1965) Author: Reagan, Bruce A. Relating to amending certain Acts relative to eligibility for membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 574 59-0 (1965) Author: Word, James Powell Relating to granting prior service credit for certain employees under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 581 59-0 (1965) Author: Word, James Powell Relating to membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the granting of prior service credit for certain employees.
HB 485 58-0 (1963) Author: Hinson, George T. | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a retirement, disability and death compensation fund for the officers and employees of the state, by extending retirement, disability and death benefits to elective state officials.
HB 572 58-0 (1963) Author: Foreman, Wilson | et. al. Relating to amending Statutes pertaining to the Employees Retirement System of Texas; providing an effective date.
HB 673 58-0 (1963) Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter Relating to retirement age of State employees.
HB 902 58-0 (1963) Author: Chapman, Joe N. Relating to providing for establishment of a Retirement System to provide retirement, disability, and death benefits for officers and employees of the State; providing an effective date.
HCR 115 58-0 (1963) Author: Slider, James Lenoy | et. al. Recalling House Bill No. 902 from the Governor.
HJR 76 58-0 (1963) Author: Wheeler, Jr., Charles Alexander Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing that no agency or political subdivision of this state shall ever contribute to any pension fund established for the benefit of any of its employees more for each employee than six per centum (6%) of the compensation paid to any such employee.
SB 232 58-0 (1963) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas, providing for the calculation of occupational disability retirement benefits; providing for the payment of occupational death benefit allowance to surviving spouse, etc.; providing an effective date.
HJR 10 57-0 (1961) Author: Parsons, Sam H. Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas authorizing the Legislature to provide a system of retirement and disability pensions for certain former employees of the State Highway Department and their widows; stating certain conditions for eligibility and fixing the maximum of such pension.
SB 61 57-0 (1961) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Act to grant state employees, who executed waivers in the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the privilege of qualifying all of their service as a state employee for retirement purposes, and setting forth the conditions and requirements to permit such service to be granted; granting state employees, who withdraw funds from the Employees Retirement System of Texas and cancel their accounts, the privilege of reinstating all of their state service for retirement purposes.
SB 370 57-0 (1961) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to establishment of a retirement, disability, and death compensation fund for officers and employees of the state, by providing such benefits to elective state officials holding office in this state.
SB 49 57-1 (1961) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to establishment of a retirement, disability, and death compensation fund for officers and employees of the state, by providing such benefits to elective state officials holding in this state.
SB 60 57-1 (1961) Author: Baker, Robert W. Relating to amending a certain Act providing for adding certain unused sick leave to actual time of employment in determining time or years of creditable service of employee dying before retirement.
SB 81 57-3 (1962) Author: Herring, Charles | et. al. Relating to establishment of a retirement, disability, and death compensation fund for officers and employees of the state, by providing such benefits to elective state officials holding office in this state.
HB 614 56-0 (1959) Author: Turman, James Arthur "Jimmy" Relating to providing credit to Members of either the Teacher Retirement System or the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service rendered as either a teacher or auxiliary employee employed in the public schools, colleges or universities of the State, or as an appointive officer or employee of the State.
HJR 27 56-0 (1959) Author: Parsons, Sam H. Proposing an amendment authorizing the Legislature to provide a system of retirement and disability pensions for certain former employees of the State Highway Department and their widows.
SB 232 56-0 (1959) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts pertaining to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 234 56-0 (1959) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts to provide credit to members of either the Teacher Retirement System or the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service rendered as either a teacher or auxiliary employee employed in the public schools, colleges or universities of the state, or as an appointive officer or employee of the state; providing for the effective date for this Act.
SB 423 56-0 (1959) Author: Hudson, Hubert R. Relating to establishing a system of checks and balances in selection of officials charged with the investment of, and establishing an efficient investment program based upon uniform standards and investment policies for the Employees Retirement Funds of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Retirement Funds of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and the State Permanent School Fund, hereinafter called the "Funds".
HB 440 55-0 (1957) Author: Jones, Obie Relating to amending certain Acts relative to membership and prior service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for State employees who executed a waiver in the System; extending the time for electing to receive full credit for State employees service and for payment of back contributions and dues.
HB 449 55-0 (1957) Author: Jones, Obie Relating to granting to State employees who terminated membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas prior to the effective date of this Act and withdrew their accumulated deposits, the privilege of redepositing such funds and receiving credit for prior service, under certain conditions and limitations.
HB 628 55-0 (1957) Author: Slack, Richard C. Relating to amending certain Acts to include as employees of the State eligible for membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas, subject to all provisions and benefits applicable to members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas now or which may be hereafter provided by law, certain civilian employees of the Texas National Guard and the Texas Air National Guard.
HB 790 55-0 (1957) Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer Relating to amending certain Acts pertaining to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HJR 37 55-0 (1957) Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas relating to establishment of a retirement, disability and death compensation fund for officers and employees of the State.
SB 338 55-0 (1957) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending certain Acts pertaining to the Employee Retirement System of Texas; prescribing the conditions upon which this Act shall become effective as a law.
SB 443 55-0 (1957) Author: Weinert, Rudolph A. Relating to the State Employees Retirement System, providing that any member of the State Employees Retirement System who has accepted service retirement and is subsequently appointed by the Governor, with consent of the Senate, to a public office and resumes public employment, shall not forfeit his rights as a retired state employee.
SJR 13 55-0 (1957) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas relating to establishment of a retirement, disability and death compensation fund for officers and employees of the State.
HB 211 54-0 (1955) Author: Jones, Obie Relating to authorizing the governing board of the State Employees Retirement System to provide a pension of One Hundred Twenty Five ($125.00) Dollars per month for life to Texas Rangers who have retired and who have had at least Two (2) Calendar years prior service but who are ineligible to participate in the State Employees Retirement System; providing that in the event of death of such retired Texas Ranger the surviving widow shall receive Sixty Two and 50/100 ($68.50) Dollars per month for life; making necessary appropriation therefor.
HB 320 54-0 (1955) Author: Shannon, James W. "Bill" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts regulating retirement compensation for State employees by adding a provision entitling examiners in the Drivers License Division of the Department of Public Safety to their service retirement allowance after twenty years of creditable service.
SB 207 54-0 (1955) Author: Colson, Esther Neveille Relating to amending certain Acts regulating retirement compensation for state employees by adding a provision entitling custodial employees of the State Prison System to their service retirement allowance who shall have completed twenty years or more creditable service; providing a definition of custodial expenses; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause.
SB 212 54-0 (1955) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to providing for credit to members of either the Teacher Retirement System or the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service rendered as either a teacher or person employed in the public schools, colleges, or universities of the State, or as an appointive officer or employee of the State, for retirement benefits under both of said Systems.
SB 303 54-0 (1955) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending State Employees Retirement System Act relative to Optional Allowance for Service Retirement to make payments to beneficiaries.
SJR 8 54-0 (1955) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas by repealing Section 62a, Article XVI of the Constitution of the State of Texas, and substituting therefor a new section 62a, authorizing needed changes in and revision of the State Employees Retirement System of Texas, providing for the necessary election, form of ballot, proclamation and publication and making an appropriation to defray the necessary expenses of proclamation, publication, and holding the election.
HB 525 53-0 (1953) Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley Relating to amending certain Acts by adding a provision entitling any member to his service retirement allowance who shall have completed twenty (20) years or more of creditable service as a law enforcement officer of the Department of Public Safety, Game and Fish Commission, Liquor Control Board, of the State of Texas.
HB 718 53-0 (1953) Author: Smith, Vernon Eugene "Gene" Relating to amending certain Act fixing the credit to be accorded under the Employees Retirement System for military and war service in time of war or national emergency and fixing a basis for calculation of same.
HB 893 53-0 (1953) Author: Jones, Obie Relating to providing for retention of membership in the retirement system to which they previously belonged by persons in the employ of the Texas School for the Blind and the State Approval Agency for Veterans' Education on the effective date of the transfer of jurisdiction to the Central Education Agency.
SB 123 53-0 (1953) Author: Rogers, Johnnie B. | et. al. Relating to granting State employees who executed waivers in the Employees Retirement System of Texas the privilege to deposit with the Employees Retirement System of Texas all back contributions and dues commencing with the State fiscal year September 1, 1947; providing prior service credit.
SB 173 53-0 (1953) Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill" Relating to amending certain Acts fixing the credit to be accorded under the Employees Retirement System for military and war service in time of war or national emergency and fixing a basis for calculation of same; limiting prior service credit.
SB 223 53-0 (1953) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to amending certain Acts regulating retirement compensation for State employees by reducing creditable service from thirty (30) to twenty-five (25) years, and by adding a provision entitling any member to his service retirement allowance who shall have completed twenty (20) years or more of creditable service as a law enforcement officer of the State of Texas; reducing the period for prior service credit from five (5) to two (2) consecutive years, and entitling an employee to receive credit for all services rendered by him prior to and since the establishment of the Retirement System.
SB 253 53-0 (1953) Author: Sadler, Harley Herman Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the Teachers Retirement System of Texas and Employees Retirement System of Texas on prior service annuity, prior service certificate, creditable service and retirement.
SJR 6 53-0 (1953) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing for crediting to members of either the Teacher Retirement System or the Employees Retirement System of Texas all services rendered, as either a teacher, or a person employed in the public schools, colleges, and universities of the State, or as an appointive officer or employee of the State, for retirement benefits under either of said Systems.
HB 648 52-0 (1951) Author: Rogers, Johnnie B. | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts by providing that any retired employee as a member of any group insurance may have his premiums paid by authorizing in writing that same be deducted from his retirement allowances.
HB 650 52-0 (1951) Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B. Relating to amending certain acts by providing that a retired member of the State Employees Retirement System shall be ineligible to be employed as a State employee, except that retired members who retired prior to January 1, 1951, may be employed during the present national emergency and world conflict and twelve (12) months thereafter.
SB 229 52-0 (1951) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending certain acts defining "Average Prior Service Compensation"; providing that former employees who return to State service may be eligible for the same retirement benefits as other State employees.
SJR 14 52-0 (1951) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Proposing an amendment authorizing the Legislature to provide a Retirement, Disability and Death Compensation Fund for the elective officers and employees of the State and County as well as the appointive ones.
HB 121 51-0 (1949) Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B. Relating to provide that all civilian employees of the Adjutant General's Department of the State of Texas and who are paid from Federal funds shall be considered as employees of the Adjutant General's Department and may become members of the "Employee's Retirement System of Texas," upon payment of a portion of their salary to the State of Texas.
HB 360 51-0 (1949) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to suspending a previous Act so as to regulate retirement compensation for State employees.
HB 713 51-0 (1949) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for a seven (7) ex officio member Board of Trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; providing a savings clause; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 870 51-0 (1949) Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam" Relating to amend certain Act relative to "Employees' Retirement System of Texas" by including therein District Offices and providing for any ten (10) consecutive years of service.
HB 943 51-0 (1949) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to amending a previous Act, relating to membership in the State Employees Retirement System.
SB 438 51-0 (1949) Author: Morris, George C. | et. al. Relating to authorizing credit and resulting benefits to be given members of either the Teachers' Retirement System of Texas and/or the Employees Retirement System of Texas for any prior service creditable; amending all acts or parts of acts in conflict herewith.
HB 168 50-0 (1947) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to providing a Retirement System for aged and incapacitated State employees.
SB 249 50-0 (1947) Author: Parrish, Sterling J. | et. al. Relating to carrying into effect certain constitutional amendment; creating a personnel department composed of State officers and employees and establishing a Retirement System for aged and incapacitated employees of the State; containing a saving and a repealing clause.
HJR 10 49-0 (1945) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Proposing an amendment creating the "Texas State Employees' Retirement Board"; authorizing said Board to provide a system of retirement, disability and death compensation for officers and employees of the State; providing for an election on the question of adoption of this amendment; and making an appropriation for said election.
HB 294 48-0 (1943) Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that a mortuary warrant issued by the Comptroller shall not exceed Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars.
HB 281 41-0 (1929) Author: Giles, Eugene Victor | et. al. Relating to amending certain statute relating to the time of payment of pensions, affidavits supporting claims and warrants issued in payment thereof by changing the time of payment of the pensions so as to provide that payments shall be made on the first day of each month of each year. House: State Affairs
SB 27 41-5 (1930) Author: Love, Thomas Bell | et. al. Relating to amending the law relative to pension funds.
HB 230 37-0 (1921) Author: Johnson, Jr., Samuel Ealy "Sam" Relating to a certain Act authorizing any transportation company to grant free passes to a state pensioner.
HB 131 35-0 (1917) Author: Miller, Barry Relating to providing pensions for the survivors of the Texas Rangers who served the state from 1873 to 1880 and their widows.
HB 439 35-0 (1917) Author: Moore, John R. Relating to abolishing the office of Commissioner of Pensions, conferring the duties to the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
HB 662 35-0 (1917) Author: Terrell, George Butler | et. al. Relating to conferring additional duties relative to the issuance of pension warrants upon the Comptroller.
HB 93 35-4 (1918) Author: Sackett, Henry H. | et. al. Relating to abolishing the office of Commissioner of Pensions and conferring powers of same upon comptroller of public accounts.
SB 154 22-0 (1891) Relating to providing for the relief of Governor P. H. Bell.


The Legislative Archive System is a work in progress. Complete information is not available for all bills and all sessions. Visit the Legislative Archive System status page for details. Please contact the Legislative Reference Library at 512-463-1252 if you have any questions. Information on this website is provided as a public service by the Legislative Reference Library. The Legislative Reference Library makes no representation as to its completeness or accuracy and makes no warranty in regard to its use. Users assume all risk of reliance on the information included on this site.