SRC-MAX H.B. 209 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 209
By: Puente (Luna)
State Affairs
5-12-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Surviving spouses of deceased members of the Teacher Retirement System of
Texas were not allowed to receive monthly survivor benefits upon
remarrying, prior to 1980.   In 1980, the law changed to allow surviving
spouses to be eligible to receive benefits upon remarriage, but failed to
include surviving spouses who had remarried prior to 1980.  This bill
provides retroactive payment to any survivor whose benefits were foregone
by the old marriage provision. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 209 sets forth monthly benefits for surviving spouses of
deceased members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 824.4041(b), Government Code, to set forth the
Teacher Retirement System of Texas' system of determination of eligibility
of benefits and payment formulas.  Makes a conforming change.   

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
  Effective date:  upon passage.