Part III.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Chapter 25.
Membership Credit
Subchapter A. Service Eligible for Membership
34 TAC §§25.1, 25.2, 25.10
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts amendments
to §§25.1 concerning full-time service, §25.2 bus drivers service
eligible for membership and §25.10 concerning student employment, without
changes to the proposed text as published in the March 19, 1999, issue of
the
Texas Register
(24TexReg1955).
These amendments are a part of the review process by TRS of all the Rules
in compliance with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX,
§167. The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether
the reason for adopting or readopting the rule continues to exist. These sections
have been previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee.
These sections were posted for comments regarding whether the reasons for
adopting the rules continued to exist.
The adopted amendment to §25.1 clarifies that full-time service is
20 or more hours per week and 4 and 1/2 months of service per school year.
The adopted amendment to §25.2 clarifies credit for driving a school
bus and amendments to §25.10 clarify the language concerning student
employment and membership in the system.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of these amendments.
The amendments are adopted under the Government Code, Chapter
825, §825.102, which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher
Retirement System to adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the
retirement system.
Government Code, Chapter 822, Subchapter A is affected by these proposed
amendments.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903135
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §25.7, §25.8
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts the repeal
of §25.7 concerning employees of eleemosynary institutions and §25.8
concerning the scope of membership, without changes to the proposal published
in the March 19, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24TexReg1955).
The repeal was part of the review process by TRS of all the Rules in compliance
with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX, §167.
The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether the reason
for adopting or readopting the rule continued to exist. These sections were
previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee. These
sections were posted for comments regarding whether the reason for adopting
the rules continued to exist.
The repeal of §25. 7 and §25.8 is necessary as the rules have
become obsolete as the law allowing TRS to cover such employees was repealed.
No comments were received regarding the repeal of these rules.
The repeals are adopted under §825.102 of the Government
Code, which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher Retirement System
to adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the retirement system.
No other laws are affected by these repeals
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903136
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §25.46
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts amendments
to §25.46 concerning the determination of compensation subject to deposit
and credit, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March
19, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24TexReg1956).
These amendments were part of the review process by TRS of all the Rules
in compliance with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX,
§167. The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether
the reason for adopting or readopting the rule continued to exist. This section
was previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee. This
section was posted for comments regarding whether the reasons for adopting
the rule continued to exist.
The adopted amendment to §25.46 deletes some outdated language concerning
maintenance which is no longer considered for creditable service.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of these amendments.
The amendments are adopted under the Government Code, Chapter
825, §825.102, which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher
Retirement System to adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the
retirement system.
Government Code, Chapter 822, Subchapter B is affected by these adopted
amendments.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903137
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §§25.51-25.55
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts the repeal
of §25.51 concerning revocation of a waiver, §25.52 concerning effect
of waiver and revocation, §25.53 concerning absence for five consecutive
years, §25.54 concerning years of service required and §25.55 concerning
deposit after revocation, without changes to the proposed text as published
in the March 19, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24TexReg1956).
This repeal was part of the review process by TRS of all the Rules in compliance
with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX, §167.
The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether the reason
for adopting or readopting the rule continued to exist. These sections were
previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee. These
sections were posted for comments regarding whether the reason for adopting
the rules continued to exist.
The adopted repeals of §§25.51-25.55 are necessary because the
rules are not needed as the topics concerning waivers are covered in the law
at Government Code, Chapter 823, Subchapter C.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of this repeal.
The repeals were adopted under §825.102 of the Government
Code, which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher Retirement System
to adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the retirement system.
Government Code, Chapter 823, Subchapter C is affected by this proposal.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903138
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §§25.61, 25.64, 25.66
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts amendments
to §25.61 concerning service credit for eligible military duty, §25.64
concerning crediting fees, and §25.66 concerning application for military
credit, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 19,
1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg
1957). Therefore, the text will not be republished.
These amendments were a part of the review process by TRS of all the Rules
in compliance with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX,
§167. The review process included, as a minimum, an assessment by TRS
as to whether the reason for adopting or readopting the rule continued to
exist. These sections and others were previously reviewed in an open meeting
by the TRS Policy Committee. These sections and others were posted for comments
regarding whether the reasons for adopting the rules continued to exist.
The adopted amendment to §25.61 deletes some time periods which no
longer have meaning for military duty eligible for service credit. The adopted
amendment to §25.64 recognizes the change in law from ten to five years
of TRS credit in order to purchase military service. The adopted amendments
to §25.66 clarify the procedures in the application and payment for military
credit.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of these amendments.
The amendments are adopted under the Government Code, Chapter
825, §825.102, which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher
Retirement System to adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the
retirement system.
Government Code, Chapter 823, Subchapter D is affected by these proposed
amendments.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903139
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §§25.62, 25.63, 25,65
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts the repeal
of §25.62 concerning service during World War I, §25.63 concerning
required service in public schools, and §25.65. concerning effective
dates of laws extending military duty credit, without changes as published
in the March 19, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 1958).
The repeals are part of the review process by TRS of all the Rules in compliance
with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX, §167.
The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether the reason
for adopting or readopting the rule continued to exist. These sections were
previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee. These
sections were posted for comments regarding whether the reason for adopting
the rules continued to exist.
The adoption of the repeal of §25.62 and §25.65 is necessary
as the rules are obsolete because the law now allows all active duty military
service without regard to specific dates. The repeal of §25.63 is adopted
as the rule is not needed as the required service in public schools is covered
in the law at Chapter 823, Subchapter D of the Government Code.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of the repeals.
The repeals are adopted under §825.102 of the Government
Code, which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher Retirement System
to adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the retirement system.
Government Code, Chapter 823, Subchapter D is affected by this proposal.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903140
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §25.75
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts an amendment
to §25.75 concerning the application of eligible active military duty
under the Veteran's Reemployment Rights Act, without changes to the proposed
text as published in the March 19, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 1958). Therefore, the text will not be republished.
This amendment was a part of the review process by TRS of all the Rules
in compliance with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX,
§167. The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether
the reason for adopting or readopting the rule continued to exist. This section
was previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee. This
section was posted for comments regarding whether the reasons for adopting
the rule continued to exist.
The adopted amendment to §25.75 clarifies the procedure for payment
for eligible military service under the Veteran's Reemployment Rights Act
and eliminates some unnecessary language from the rule.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of this amendment.
The amendment is adopted under the Government Code, Chapter 825,
§825.102, which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher Retirement
System to adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the retirement
system.
Government Code, Chapter 823, Subchapter D, §823.304 is affected by
the proposed amendment.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903141
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §§25.82, 25.84, 25.85, 25.87
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts amendments
to §25.82 concerning the cost to purchase credit for out of state service,
§25.84 concerning reinstatement fees, §25.85 concerning the amount
of out of state service which can be purchased and §25.87 concerning
the effective date of credit and time for payment, without changes to the
proposed text as published in the March 19, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 1959). Therefore the text will not be republished.
These amendments were a part of the review process by TRS of all the Rules
in compliance with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX,
§167. The review process included, an assessment by TRS as to whether
the reason for adopting or readopting the rules continued to exist. These
sections were previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee.
These sections were posted for comments regarding whether the reasons for
adopting the rules continued to exist.
The adopted amendment to §25.82 makes it clear that substitute service
may not be used as a basis for out-of-state costs and amends the numbers of
years of service credit required to be eligible to purchase out-of-state credit.
The adopted amendment to §25.84 corrects a reference to crediting for
out-of-state service. The adopted amendment to §25.85 changes the number
of years from 10 to 5 of service credit before out of state may be used to
compute a benefit and the adopted amendment to §25.87 eliminates some
dates that no longer have meaning under current law.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of these amendments.
The amendments are adopted under the Government Code, Chapter
825, §825.102, which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher
Retirement System to adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the
retirement system.
Government Code, Chapter 823, Subchapter E, §823.401 is affected by
the proposed amendment.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903142
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §25.83
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts the repeal
of §25.83 concerning important dates relative to out of state service
eligible for credit, without changes as published in the March 19, 1999, issue
of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 1960).
The repeal was part of the review process by TRS of all the Rules in compliance
with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX, §167.
The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether the reason
for adopting or readopting the rule continued to exist. This section was previously
reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee. This section was
posted for comments regarding whether the reason for adopting the rules continued
to exist.
The repeal of §25.83 is adopted as the rule is no longer needed since
the underlying laws have been repealed.
No comments were received regarding the repeal of this rule.
The repeal is adopted under §825.102 of the Government Code,
which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher Retirement System to
adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the retirement system.
No laws are affected by the adoption of this repeal.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903143
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §§25.103-25.105, 25.109-25.112
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts the repeal
of §25.103 concerning state employee service, §25.104 concerning
teacher and/or auxiliary Employee service, §25.105 concerning reinstatements
or waivers, §25.109 concerning auxiliary employees, §25.110 concerning
required members, §25.111 concerning salaries, and §25.112 concerning
Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences employees, without changes to
the proposed text as published in the March 19, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 1960).
The repeal is a result of the review process by TRS of all the Rules in
compliance with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX,
§167. The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether
the reason for adopting or readopting the rule continued to exist. These sections
were previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee. These
sections were posted for comments regarding whether the reason for adopting
the rules continued to exist.
Sections 25.103, 25.104, 25.105, 25.109, 25.110, and 25.111, are no longer
needed as the joint service law with the Employees Retirement System was repealed
and later replaced by a transfer law found in Government Code, Chapter 805.
Section 25.112 is obsolete as the law regarding the transfer of service for
the Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences Employees was repealed.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of these repeals.
The repeals are adopted under §825.102 of the Government
Code, which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher Retirement System
to adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the retirement system.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903144
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §25.113
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts amendments
to §25.113 and to the title of Subchapter H concerning the transfer of
credit between TRS and the Employees Retirement System (ERS) , without changes
to the proposed text as published in the March 19, 1999, issue of the
The adopted amendments are a result of the review process by TRS of all
the Rules in compliance with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1,
Article IX, §167. The review process included, as a minimum, an assessment
by TRS as to whether the reason for adopting or readopting the rule continued
to exist. This section was previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS
Policy Committee. This section was posted for comments regarding whether the
reasons for adopting the rule continued to exist.
The adopted amendment to §25.113 adds some additional agencies to
the transfer of certain state employees to ERS membership as a result of legislation
and adds language to more accurately reflect current law. The proposed amendment
to the title of the subchapter also more accurately reflects current law.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of these amendments.
The amendment is adopted under the Government Code, Chapter 825,
§825.102, which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher Retirement
System to adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the retirement
system.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903145
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §§25.121-25.123
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts amendments
to §25.121 concerning responsibility in the verification of service,
§25.122 concerning the affidavit related to the verification of service
and §25.123 concerning certification of the affidavit related to the
verification of service, without changes to the proposed text as published
in the March 19, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 1962).
These amendments are a result of the review process by TRS of all the Rules
in compliance with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX,
§167. The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether
the reason for adopting or readopting the rules continued to exist. These
sections were previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee
and were posted for comments regarding whether the reasons for adopting the
rules continue to exist.
The adopted amendment to §25.131 clarifies that verification of service
must be done on TRS forms and the adopted amendment to § 25.122 requires
that an affidavit for unreported service must be signed by an employer. The
adopted amendment to § 25.123 adds the certified reporting official to
the list of people who may certify service.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of these amendments
The amendments are adopted under the Government Code, Chapter 825, §825.102,
which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher Retirement System to
adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the retirement system.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903146
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §25.125
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts the repeal
of §25.125 concerning corroborating evidence in the verification of service,
without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 19, 1999, issue
of the
Texas Register
(24 TexReg 1962).
The repeal is a result of the review process by TRS of all the Rules in
compliance with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX,
§167. The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether
the reason for adopting or readopting the rule continued to exist. This section
was previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee and
was posted for comments regarding whether the reason for adopting the rule
continued to exist.
Section 25.125 is no longer needed as the rule is now in the law at §825.403(j)
of the Government Code.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of this repeal.
The repeal is adopted under §825.102 of the Government Code,
which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher Retirement System to
adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the retirement system.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903147
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §§25.131-25.133
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts amendments
to §25.131 concerning required service, §25.132 concerning vacation
time, and §25.133 concerning the school year, without changes to the
proposed text as published in the March 19, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24TexReg1963).
These amendments are a result of the review process by TRS of all the Rules
in compliance with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX,
§167. The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether
the reason for adopting or readopting the rules continued to exist. These
sections were previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee
and were posted for comments regarding whether the reasons for adopting the
rules continued to exist.
The adopted amendment to §25.131 adds language to allow oral or written
contracts per current law and clarifies that credit for substitute service
must be rendered and paid before credit is obtained. The adopted amendment
to §25.132 corrects the title of the section to more accurately reflect
that paid leave, not just vacation time is creditable and additional language
explains what kind of paid leave is allowed. The adopted amendment to §25.133
allows oral or written contracts and clarifies the reference to the years
that the use of such oral or written agreements is optional and the years
it is mandatory.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of these amendments.
The amendments are adopted under the Government Code, Chapter
825, §825.102, which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher
Retirement System to adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the
retirement system. In addition, Government Code, Chapter 823, §823.002
authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher Retirement System to determine
by rule how much service in any year is equivalent to one year of service
credit.
The Government Code, Chapter 823 is affected by these proposed amendments
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903148
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §25.151
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts an amendment
to §25.151 concerning developmental leave, eligibility, and cost, without
changes to the proposed text as published in the March 19, 1999 issue (24TexReg1963)..
The adopted amendment is a part of the review process by TRS of all the
Rules in compliance with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article
IX, §167. The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether
the reason for adopting or readopting the rule continued to exist. This section
was previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee. This
section was posted for comments regarding whether the reasons for adopting
the rule continued to exist.
The adopted amendment to §25.151 updates a reference to the law.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of this amendment.
The amendment is adopted under the Government Code, Chapter 825,
§825.102, which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher Retirement
System to adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the retirement
system.
Government Code, Chapter 823, §823.402 is affected by the proposed
amendment.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903149
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §25.161
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts the repeal
of §25.161 concerning employment for institutions subsequently becoming
state educational institutions, without changes to the proposed text as published
in the March 19, 1999, issue of the
Texas Register
(24TexReg1964).
The repeal was part of the review process by TRS of all the Rules in compliance
with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX, §167.
The review process included an assessment by TRS as to whether the reason
for adopting or readopting the rule continued to exist. This section was previously
reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS Policy Committee and posted for comments
regarding whether the reason for adopting the rule continued to exist.
Section 25.161 is no longer needed as the law underlying this rule was
repealed.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of this repeal.
The repeal is adopted under §825.102 of the Government Code,
which authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Teacher Retirement System to
adopt rules for the administration of the funds of the retirement system.
No statutes are affected by this adopted repeal.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903150
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
34 TAC §25.183, §25.185
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) adopts amendments
to §25.183 concerning nonpayment of installment payments and §25.185
concerning amounts not refundable with respect to installment payments, without
changes to the proposed text as published in the March 19, 1999, issue of
the
Texas Register
(24TexReg1965).
This amendment was a part of the review process by TRS of all the Rules
in compliance with the Appropriations Act of 1997, House Bill 1, Article IX,
§167. The review process included, as a minimum, an assessment by TRS
as to whether the reason for adopting or readopting the rules continued to
exist. These sections were previously reviewed in an open meeting by the TRS
Policy Committee. These sections were posted for comments regarding whether
the reasons for adopting the rule continued to exist.
The adopted amendment to §25.183 adds language to clarify what constitutes
nonpayment and the amendment to §25.185 deletes language regarding membership
fees as the law was repealed.
No comments were received regarding the adoption of this amendment.
The amendments are adopted under the Government Code, Chapter
825, §825.102, which authorizes the Teacher Retirement System to adopt
rules for the administration of the funds of the retirement system.
No other laws are affected by these proposed changes.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May
26, 1999.
TRD-9903151
Charles Dunlap
Executive Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Effective date: June 15, 1999
Proposal publication date: March 19, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 391-2115
Subchapter C. Unreported Service
Subchapter D. Waiver
Subchapter E. Military Service
Subchapter F. Veterans' Service Credit
Subchapter G. Purchase of Credit for Out-of-State Services
Subchapter H. Joint Service with Employees Retirement System
Subchapter H. Transfer of Credit Between TRS and ERS
Subchapter I. Verification of Service
Subchapter J. Creditable Time and School Year
Subchapter K. Development Leave
Subchapter L. Other Special Service Credit
Subchapter N. Installment Payments
Chapter 41.
Health Care Benefits