79S30469 DLF-D

By:  Duncan                                                       S.B. No. 13 


A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the state retirement contribution for public education employees; making an appropriation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. In addition to the estimated amounts appropriated for the following purpose by S.B. No. 1, Acts of the 79th Legislature, Regular Session, 2005, the additional amount of $50 million is appropriated out of the general revenue fund to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2006, for the purpose of making retirement contributions for public education employees. SECTION 2. The amount specified in Section 1 of this Act is based on an estimated state contribution of 6.22 percent of payroll for fiscal year 2006-2007. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of the legislative session.