Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB2892

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the resumption of service by certain retirees under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Impact

The bill modifies significant sections of the Government Code, specifically targeting the provisions that govern how retiree employment is treated in relation to benefit payments. By allowing retirees to be employed while simultaneously receiving their benefits, HB2892 directly impacts both state laws and the functionality of the Teacher Retirement System. It is anticipated that these amendments will aid the recruitment and retention of experienced educators, beneficially affecting school districts that struggle to fill teaching positions. This change is also positioned as a means to assist districts during emergencies or unexpected teaching shortages, ensuring that quality education remains uninterrupted.

Summary

House Bill 2892 proposes amendments to the existing Teacher Retirement System of Texas, specifically regarding the resumption of services by retirees. Under the current regulations, certain retirees are prohibited from receiving their pension while employed within the same school district from which they retired. This legislation seeks to change that, allowing retirees who return to work within their former districts to continue receiving their retirement benefits without restriction. The bill particularly highlights conditions under which retirees can be employed while maintaining their benefits, aiming to ease the financial burden on school districts facing staffing shortages and thereby promoting stability within the educational workforce.

Contention

There may be contention surrounding the bill as it presents a shift in the balancing act between encouraging employment and protecting the state's pension funds. Critics might argue that unrestricted employment for retirees could lead to conflicts regarding adequate funding for the Teacher Retirement System if too many retirees opt to return to work, which could ultimately affect the viability of the pension fund. Additionally, discussions around the equity of allowing some retirees to benefit from both their pension and salaries can lead to concerns about fairness compared to active educators who do not have that option.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1452

Relating to the loss of benefits of and the payment of certain employer contributions for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.

TX HB2370

Relating to the resumption of service by certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.

TX HB4237

Relating to retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a school district.

TX HB1284

Relating to the payment of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.

TX SB10

Relating to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

TX HB3638

Relating to the break-in service period for certain retirees preventing the loss of benefits and the state making payments for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.

TX HB3261

Relating to preventing the loss of benefits by certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service during a declared disaster.

TX HB3561

Relating to the payment of certain contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.

TX HB775

Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

TX HB4863

Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.