TITLE: Relating to the designation of a qualified transportation benefit as a supplemental optional benefits program for state employees by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

SUMMARY: Relating to the designation of a qualified transportation benefit as a supplemental optional benefits program for state employees by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the designation of a qualified transportation benefit as a supplemental optional benefits program for state employees by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 659.102, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (b-1) and amending Subsection (c) to read as follows: (b-1) The supplemental optional benefits program must include a qualified transportation benefit. (c) The supplemental optional benefits program may include permanent life insurance, catastrophic illness insurance, disability insurance, or prepaid legal services [ or a qualified transportation benefit].SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.