Bill: HB 3897, 84(R) - 2015

Committee

House Pensions

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

John Kuempel

Bill Caption

Relating to contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and the administration of systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State or units of local government is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

The bill would amend the Government Code to make certain technical changes relating to the Internal Revenue Code provisions applicable to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). Additionally, the bill would make certain clarifying and administrative changes, including the audit of member records, correction of errors in finance and service credit, changes to post-retirement benefit options, transfer of assets, and limitations on purchase of non-qualified service credit.

Furthermore, the bill would allow the TRS board of trustees to accept gifts, and makes certain changes relating to the open meetings law applicable to the TRS board. The bill would make other changes, such as amending various definitions, pertaining to the TRS provisions in the Education Code and Insurance Code.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Since HB 3897 neither abridges nor advances our liberty principles, we remain neutral. 

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