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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 3247

House Author:  Martinez et al.

Effective:  9-1-19

Senate Sponsor:  Alvarado


            House Bill 3247 amends the Government Code to revise provisions regarding the administration of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System (TESRS). Among other provisions, the bill includes as a participating department a not‑for‑profit entity that performs emergency services and includes as an eligible TESRS member any person who performs emergency or support services as a volunteer or paid emergency employee for a participating department. The bill authorizes the TESRS board of trustees to adopt rules regarding the revocation of an election to participate in the system in a manner that maintains an actuarially sound system.