Texas House Bill HCR90

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 3/12/09
• Refer: 3/16/09

Caption

Expressing support for a 13th check for ERS annuitants.

Impact

The resolution indicates that over 73,000 retirees and their survivors currently rely on benefits from ERS, and this proposed 13th check would not only provide much-needed support to these families but also serve as a positive economic stimulus for their local communities. Given the current economic downturn, the resolution argues that issuing the 13th check would be a timely help for the retired employees who have contributed significantly to the state.

Summary

HCR90 is a concurrent resolution that expresses support for the issuance of a 13th check for annuitants of the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). The resolution highlights the establishment of ERS in 1947, aimed at providing retirement benefits for various state employees and judicial members. A critical point made in the resolution is the history of supplemental retirement annuities, specifically a 13th check which was first promised by the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999 but has yet to be delivered to many retirees still awaiting this benefit.

Contention

Though HCR90 expresses strong support for the 13th check, it does not mention any opposition or contention explicitly. However, the historical context suggests that the delay in issuing the 13th check could have been a point of frustration among retirees, particularly since it was promised over two decades ago. This could indicate ongoing discussions about state funding priorities and the adequacy of benefits for retired employees in the public sector.