78R11205 RCJ-F
By: Grusendorf H.B. No. 820
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 820:
By: Grusendorf C.S.H.B. No. 820
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the eligibility of certain appellate judges to retire
with full benefits.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 839.101, Government Code, is amended by
amending Subsection (a) to read as follows:
(a) A member is eligible to retire and receive a service
retirement annuity if the member:
(1) is at least 65 years old, currently holds a
judicial office, and has at least 10 years of service credited in
the retirement system;
(2) is at least 65 years old and has at least 12 years
of service credited in the retirement system, regardless of whether
the member currently holds a judicial office; or
(3) is at least 55 years old and has at least 20 years
of service credited in the retirement system, regardless of whether
the member currently holds a judicial office.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2003.