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Amend HB 3480 on third reading (second reading engrossment)
as follows:
(1) On page 6, between lines 10 and 11, insert:
SECTION 5. Chapter 22 (SB 17), Acts of the 57th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 1962 (Article 6228a-5, Vernon's
Texas Civil Statutes), is amended by adding Sections 9A and 9B to
read as follows:
Sec. 9A. (a) A person may not enter into or renew a contract
with an educational institution to provide services for or
administer a plan offered by the institution under Section 403(b),
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, if the person is:
(1) a company that certifies to the retirement system
under Section 5 or 8 of this Act;
(2) a company owned by or otherwise affiliated by
common ownership or control with a company described by Subdivision
(1) of this section; or
(3) an agent of a company described by Subdivision (1)
or (2) of this section.
(b) This section does not apply to a contract entered into
or renewed with an independent school district located in a county
with a population of more than 3 million.
Sec. 9B. (a) A person, other than an employee of an
educational institution, or an affiliate of the person may not
enter into or renew a contract under which the person is to provide
services for or administer a plan offered by the institution under
Section 403(b), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, unless the person:
(1) holds a license or certificate of authority issued
by the Texas Department of Insurance;
(2) is registered as a securities dealer or agent or
investment advisor with the State Securities Board; or
(3) is a financial institution that:
(A) is authorized by state or federal law to
exercise fiduciary powers; and
(B) has its main office, a branch office, or a
trust office in this state.
(b) This section does not apply to a contract entered into
or renewed with an independent school district located in a county
with a population of more than 3 million.
(2) Renumber subsequent, existing SECTIONS of the bill
accordingly.