Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by certain institutions of higher education.
Impact
If passed, HB 2913 will reform the retirement system for law enforcement officers, integrating them into the Employees Retirement System of Texas. This amendment would allow greater access to retirement benefits for officers who have traditionally been a part of the Teacher Retirement System, thereby facilitating smoother transitions between the two systems. In essence, the bill expands membership in the retirement system, thereby potentially improving the financial security and retirement readiness of officers serving in these educational institutions.
Summary
House Bill 2913 seeks to amend provisions within the Government Code concerning retirement benefits specifically for law enforcement officers employed by public institutions of higher education in Texas. The bill redefines who qualifies as a law enforcement officer to include those commissioned by recognized public institutions, and aims to create stronger ties between retirement systems applicable to these officers and other public safety officials. By doing so, it intends to ensure that law enforcement personnel in educational settings receive equitable retirement benefits comparable to their counterparts in other state agencies.
Contention
The major points of contention surrounding the bill could include concerns from existing members of the retirement systems about the implications of this integration. Although the bill is framed as beneficial for law enforcement officers, critics might argue about the financial sustainability of expanding the retirement system to include more members. Lawmakers may debate whether this will increase the financial burden on the state and whether it detracts from the targeted benefits intended for officers deeply involved in education-related law enforcement.
Relating to eligibility for law enforcement officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain peace officers commissioned by the comptroller.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.
Relating to a study conducted by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of offering alternative service retirement benefits to peace officers who are members of the retirement system.
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 Juvenile Justice Department.
Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to accountability of institutions of higher education, including educator preparation programs, and online institution resumes for public institutions of higher education.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.