By:  Grusendorf (Senate Sponsor - Jackson)                        H.B. No. 820
	(In the Senate - Received from the House May 7, 2003; 
May 9, 2003, read first time and referred to Committee on 
Jurisprudence; May 24, 2003, reported favorably by the following 
vote:  Yeas 4, Nays 1; May 24, 2003, sent to printer.)


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.                           



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