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 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 1774
87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to health benefits coverage for certain elected officials.
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 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 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 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 73
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | 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.
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 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
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 392
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to long-term care insurance for state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
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 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 3522
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: 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 3635
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
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 3983
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
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 4229
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the inclusion of certain overtime pay in the computation of benefits for certain law enforcement officers in 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 64
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to cybersecurity for information resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
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 1466
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the state salary for retired judges.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1570
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the effect of certain felony convictions of certain corrections employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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 1864
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
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 2088
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to health insurance benefits for survivors of certain law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and other public employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2151
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: 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 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 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 1194
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to long-term care insurance for state employees.
House: Pensions
Considered in Calendars
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 2218
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
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
Left pending in committee
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 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 4016
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 55
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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 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, VanSponsor: 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 685
85-0 (2017)
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
Left pending in committee
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 1184
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public employees killed in the line of duty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1641
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2031
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the inclusion of a student loan repayment benefit in a cafeteria plan administered for state employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 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 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 966
84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an optional consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
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 3123
84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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 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 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
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 482
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the creation of an optional consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.
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 1816
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System Supplemental plan.
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 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
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 739
83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the creation of a voluntary consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.
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 1265
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to providing information to state employees about insurance available to those employees under a group coverage plan.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1363
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
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 1542
83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1675
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
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 1927
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 2127
83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees of public institutions of higher education to participate in a state group benefits program.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2253
83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to compensation for commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2359
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to health care compensation under certain health benefit or managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2360
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of health care prices and related information.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2361
83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of certain health care regulatory agencies; making an appropriation; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
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 2929
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for brain injury.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
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 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 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 59
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 255
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a voluntary consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 1295
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to state agency purchasing.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 1375
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a study and report by the Sunset Advisory Commission of the self-directed semi-independent status of state agencies.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Appropriations
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
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 1166
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to tobacco cessation programs for certain public employees and their dependents and to the assessment of a fee on certain public employees who use tobacco.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1362
82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the creation of a voluntary consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the insurance coverage provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1608
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, MarkSponsor: 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 1766
82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a voluntary consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the insurance coverage provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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, VickiSponsor: 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 2441
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to public junior college employee participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
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 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 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
HCR 82
82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the benefits, including health insurance, retirement programs, and other benefits, of active and retired state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 29
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the eligibility of certain postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
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 1664
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: 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 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
HR 197
82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
HR 232
82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
SB 1
82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 2
82-1 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Appropriating money for the support of state government for the period beginning September 1, 2011, and ending August 31, 2013; and authorizing and prescribing conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for allocating and expending the appropriated funds.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SCR 5
82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
SR 105
82-1 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
SR 130
82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
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 582
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: 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 2026
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to bariatric surgery coverage for state employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
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 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, VickiSponsor: 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 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, VickiSponsor: 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 2723
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to pharmacy networks for health benefit plans for certain governmental employees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3217
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas withholding certain nonprofit association dues from the annuity payments of certain members.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3326
81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to health risk assessments of state employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
HB 3645
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4351
81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the administration and operation of, and the participation of state employees in, the state's programs for prepaying or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4505
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the eligibility of certain postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4596
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts between pharmacy benefit managers and the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, The Texas A&M University System, or The University of Texas System.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State 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, RobertSponsor: 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 42
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Miklos, Robert
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
House passage as amended reported
SB 871
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to the state employee wellness program, including health risk assessments of state employees.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1416
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to certain contracts between pharmacy benefit managers and the Employees Retirement System of Texas, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, The Texas A&M University System, or The University of Texas System.
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 1941
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for prepaying or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 2010
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas withholding certain nonprofit association dues from the annuity payments of certain members.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 7
81-1 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
SB 9
81-1 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of certain postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to participate in health benefit programs at public institutions of higher education.
Filed
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 3609
80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: 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
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
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 865
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to benefits for survivors of certain members of the United States armed forces.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Considered by s/c in work session
HB 952
79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a pilot program to provide health services to state employees in state office complexes.
House: Public Health Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
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 1595
79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to retirement benefits for visiting judges.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
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 1960
79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
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 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 2416
79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental entities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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 2772
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: 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 2795
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain appointments made by the governor and the chief justice of the supreme court.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate appoints conferees-reported
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 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
SB 179
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to retirement benefits for visiting judges.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1176
79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: 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 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 1609
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1759
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
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 12
79-1 (2005)
Author: 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
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 63
79-2 (2005)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for service as a member of the legislature.
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
SCR 62
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the Employees Retirement System health benefits provision.
Received from the Senate
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 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, SamSponsor: 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 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, AnneSponsor: 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, RaySponsor: 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 339
70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the design, development, adoption, implementation, and administration of cafeteria plans of insurance benefits for state employees and for Texas college and university employees and defining the compensation of members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
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, TedSponsor: 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
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 21
70-2 (1987)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: 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
SB 27
70-2 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: 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 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, RobertSponsor: 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 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 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, JohnSponsor: 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, JohnSponsor: 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, GrantSponsor: 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 771
69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to adjudication of claims arising from programs provided under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 880
69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: 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, RaySponsor: 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
HB 40
69-2 (1986)
Author: Guerrero, LenaSponsor: 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
SB 34
69-3 (1986)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: 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 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, StanSponsor: 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, CharlesSponsor: 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, BillSponsor: 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, BillSponsor: 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 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 110
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Requesting the Board of Trustees of the Employees Retirement System to adopt certain policies regarding membership on the Investment Advisory Committee.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
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, JohnSponsor: 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, JohnSponsor: 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 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, JohnSponsor: 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, CarlosSponsor: 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, JohnSponsor: 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, LloydSponsor: Martinez, Walter
Relating to waiver of benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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
HB 138
68-2 (1984)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to seeking a credit from the federal government for the overpayment of social security taxes.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 5
68-2 (1984)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: 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
SB 54
68-2 (1984)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Millsap, Mike
Relating to seeking and allocating credits from the federal government for the overpayment of social security taxes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
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 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, GeraldSponsor: 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
SB 58
67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: 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, GrantSponsor: 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 994
67-0 (1981)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: 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 306
66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitehead, EmmettSponsor: 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 1147
66-0 (1979)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: 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 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, JohnSponsor: 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 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 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, JohnSponsor: 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, GrantSponsor: 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, CarlSponsor: 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, JohnSponsor: 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, CarlSponsor: 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 359
65-0 (1977)
Author: Reyes, Ben T.
Relating to social security benefits for school districts employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
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 1032
65-0 (1977)
Author: Evans, Charles
Establishing a Prosecuting Attorney Retirement System; providing for retirement and death benefits thereunder and contributions thereto; defining creditable service; providing for acquisition of prior creditable service; prohibiting the private practice of law by any contributing member; authorizing the Employees Retirement System of Texas to administer the program and providing compensation therefor; permitting withdrawl of funds heretofore contributed to any other state authorized retirement system; providing for severability; repealing all laws in conflict and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1129
65-0 (1977)
Author: Cates, PhilSponsor: 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 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 1930
65-0 (1977)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to the transfer of a state-owned parking lot from the State Building Commission to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
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 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 1205
65-0 (1977)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the transfer of a state-owned parking lot from the State Building Commission to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
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
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 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 90
64-0 (1975)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: 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, LloydSponsor: 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
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 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 899
63-0 (1973)
Author: Herring, CharlesSponsor: 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
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, TomSponsor: 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.
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, CharlesSponsor: 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
SCR 17
59-0 (1965)
Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al.
Authorizing the Board of Trustees of the Employees Retirement System to purchase a site and erect a building.
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.
SB 116
58-0 (1963)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to funding the pensions payable to the widows of Confederate Veterans and eligible former Texas Rangers and their widows; providing an effective date.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SB 203
54-0 (1955)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins | et. al.
Relating to transferring administrative responsibility for the Judicial Retirement System of Texas to the State Board of Trustees for the Employees Retirement System; making a Two ($2) Dollar per year assessment on members of the Judicial Retirement System to meet administrative costs.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.