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House Bill 4035 |
House Author: Flynn |
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Effective: See below |
Senate Sponsor: Huffman |
House Bill 4035 amends the Government Code, effective January 1, 2018, to provide for certain deductions from the regular monthly service or disability retirement annuity payment of a Teacher Retirement System of Texas retiree who is participating in the employees uniform insurance benefits program under the State University Employees Uniform Insurance Benefits Act.
House Bill 4035 amends the Insurance Code to set out alternative eligibility criteria for participation as an annuitant in the state employees group benefits program and as a retired employee in the employees uniform insurance benefits program for certain individuals. Among other provisions, the bill authorizes the University of Texas System or the Texas A&M University System to design and offer an optional basic coverage plan for employees who are graduate students. Except as otherwise provided, the bill takes effect June 15, 2017.