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TX Govt Code § 824.310 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter D. Disability Retirement Benefits|Section 824.310. Purpose of Disability Benefit; Limit on Supplemental Income

Sec. 824.310.  PURPOSE OF DISABILITY BENEFIT; LIMIT ON SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME.  (a)  The purpose of a disability retirement annuity paid under this subchapter is to lessen the financial hardships faced by a member with a disability.(b)  The board of trustees shall adopt rules under which the disability retirement annuity paid to a disability retiree under this subchapter is reduced on a sliding-scale basis or is suspended for a period in which the compensation earned by the retiree for work performed in a 12-month period during the disability retirement, as determined under the rules of the board of trustees, exceeds the compensation earned by the retiree during the 12-month period in which the retiree earned the highest compensation for actual service as a member of the retirement system. (c)  The rules adopted under Subsection (b) must provide for the partial or full reinstatement of a disability retirement annuity that is reduced or suspended if the compensation earned by the retiree for work performed during the disability retirement is reduced or suspended.(d)  The board of trustees by rule shall require a disability retiree to report to the board the amount of compensation earned by the disability retiree that exceeds the amount established by the board by rule for work performed during the disability.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1230 (H.B. 2427), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 824.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter E. Member Death Benefits|Section 824.401. Availability of Annuity

Sec. 824.401.  AVAILABILITY OF ANNUITY.  (a)  A death benefit annuity under this chapter is payable only if the decedent had, at the time of death, at least the minimum amount of service credit in the retirement system necessary for a service retirement annuity at an attained age.(b)  Multiple beneficiaries are not eligible to receive a death benefit annuity under Section 824.402(a)(4) or an equivalent annuity under Section 824.403.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.401 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Govt Code § 824.402 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter E. Member Death Benefits|Section 824.402. Benefits on Death of Active Member

Sec. 824.402.  BENEFITS ON DEATH OF ACTIVE MEMBER.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 824.401, the designated beneficiary of a member who dies during a school year in which the member has performed service is eligible to receive at the beneficiary's election the greatest of the following amounts:(1)  an amount equal to twice the member's annual compensation for the school year immediately preceding the school year in which the member dies, or $80,000, whichever is less;(2)  an amount equal to twice the member's rate of annual compensation for the school year in which the member dies, or $80,000, whichever is less;(3)  60 monthly payments of a standard service retirement annuity, computed as provided by Section 824.203;(4)  an optional retirement annuity for the designated beneficiary's life in an amount computed as provided by Section 824.204(c)(1) as if the member had retired on the last day of the month immediately preceding the month in which the member dies;  or(5)  an amount equal to the amount of accumulated contributions in the member's individual account in the member savings account.(a-1)  In determining under Subsection (a)(4) whether to reduce the optional retirement annuity amount because of early retirement and in determining the amount of that reduction, if applicable, the retirement system shall make the determination as if the member had retired with an additional five years of service credit on the last day of the month preceding the month in which the member dies.  The additional five years of service credit used in making a determination under this subsection may not be used to determine the amount of the benefit under Section 824.203 or whether the benefit under this subsection is authorized under Section 824.401.(b)  In addition to the benefits provided under Subsection (a), the designated beneficiary of a member who is an employee of a school district and who dies as the result of a physical assault during the performance of the employee's regular duties is eligible to receive a lump-sum death benefit payment in the amount of $160,000.(c)  The board of trustees by rule may prescribe the manner of payment of benefits under this section.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 413, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.402 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 555, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1540, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 930 (S.B. 1663), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 824.403 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter E. Member Death Benefits|Section 824.403. Benefits on Death of Inactive Member

Sec. 824.403.  BENEFITS ON DEATH OF INACTIVE MEMBER.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 824.401, the designated beneficiary of a member who dies while absent from service is eligible to receive:(1)  the same benefits payable under Section 824.402 or 824.404 if the member's absence from service was:(A)  because of sickness, accident, or other cause the board of trustees determines involuntary;(B)  in furtherance of the objectives or welfare of the public school system;  or(C)  during a time when the member was eligible to retire or would become eligible without further service before the fifth anniversary of the member's last day of service as a member;  or(2)  an amount equal to the accumulated contributions in the member's individual account in the member savings account, if the member's absence from service does not satisfy a requirement of Subdivision (1).(b)  To the extent required by Section 401(a)(37), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the designated beneficiary of a member who died on or after January 1, 2007, while the member was performing qualified military service as defined by Section 414(u), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, is eligible to receive additional benefits to the same extent as if the member had resumed employment and been employed at the time of death.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.403 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1171 (H.B. 3347), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 824.404 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter E. Member Death Benefits|Section 824.404. Survivor Benefits

Sec. 824.404.  SURVIVOR BENEFITS.  (a)  The designated beneficiary of a member who dies may, if entitled to a death benefit other than the accumulated contributions of the member, elect to receive, instead of a benefit payable under Section 824.402 or 824.403, a lump-sum payment of $2,500 plus an applicable monthly benefit described in this section.(b)  If the designated beneficiary is the spouse or a dependent parent of the decedent, the beneficiary may elect to receive for life a monthly benefit of $250, beginning immediately or on the date the beneficiary becomes 65 years old, whichever is later.(c)  If the designated beneficiary is the spouse of the decedent and has one or more children less than 18 years old or has custody of one or more children of the decedent who are less than 18 years old, the designated beneficiary may elect to receive:(1)  a monthly benefit of $350 payable until the youngest child becomes 18 years old;  and(2)  when the youngest child has attained the age of 18, a monthly benefit for life of $250, beginning on the date the beneficiary becomes 65 years old.(d)  If the designated beneficiary or beneficiaries are the decedent's dependent children who are less than 18 years old, their guardian may elect to receive for them:(1)  a monthly benefit of $350, payable as long as two or more children are less than 18 years old;  and(2)  a monthly benefit of $250, payable as long as only one child is less than 18 years old.(e)  If the designated beneficiary is the spouse or a dependent parent of the decedent, benefits under Subsection (d) are payable, if a dependent child less than 18 years old exists, on the death of the beneficiary.(f)  A person who qualifies to receive survivor benefits from more than one deceased member as a spouse or a spouse with a dependent child is entitled to be paid only benefits based on the death of one of the decedents.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 699, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.404 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 812, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1416, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1229, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 824.4041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter E. Member Death Benefits|Section 824.4041. Benefits for Certain Surviving Spouses

Sec. 824.4041.  BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN SURVIVING SPOUSES.  (a)  A person is eligible to receive benefits under this section if the person:(1)  is the designated beneficiary of a deceased member;(2)  elected before September 1, 1980, to receive for life a monthly benefit of $75 beginning at the age of 65;(3)  became ineligible for the benefits because the person remarried before September 1, 1980;  and(4)  reapplies for benefits under this section.(b)  The retirement system shall:(1)  verify whether a person is eligible to receive benefits under this section;  and(2)  if the person is eligible, make payments to the person of a monthly benefit in the amount specified in Section 824.404.(c)  The retirement system shall make payment to a person eligible to receive benefits under this section beginning with the month after the month in which the person reapplies for benefits under this section.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 792, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 824.405 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter E. Member Death Benefits|Section 824.405. Tables for Determination of Death Benefit Annuity

Sec. 824.405.  TABLES FOR DETERMINATION OF DEATH BENEFIT ANNUITY.  For the purpose of computing a death benefit annuity under Section 824.402(a)(4) or Section 824.403, the board of trustees shall extend the tables in Section 824.202 to ages earlier than indicated in the tables by actuarially reducing the benefit available under the applicable table to the actuarial equivalent at the attained age of the member.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.405 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1359 (S.B. 1691), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 455 (S.B. 1667), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 824.406 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter E. Member Death Benefits|Section 824.406. Benefits for Survivors of Certain Members

Sec. 824.406.  BENEFITS FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN MEMBERS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), an eligible surviving spouse who is the designated beneficiary of a person who died before April 8, 1957, and who had at the time of death a total of at least 25 years of service credit and military leave credit in the retirement system, is eligible to receive an applicable survivor benefit available under Section 824.404.(b)  A surviving spouse eligible under this section to receive a benefit is one who has not received from the retirement system a benefit based on the member's death, other than a return of the member's accumulated contributions.(c)  A surviving spouse who qualifies under this section for a survivor benefit is not eligible to receive a lump-sum benefit under Section 824.404(a).(d)  A benefit under this section is payable beginning on the last day of the month in which an eligible person applies for the benefit on a form prescribed by and filed with the retirement system.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.406 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Govt Code § 824.407 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter E. Member Death Benefits|Section 824.407. Guaranteed Return of Amount Equal to Contributions

Sec. 824.407.  GUARANTEED RETURN OF AMOUNT EQUAL TO CONTRIBUTIONS.  If a beneficiary selects a life annuity death benefit under Section 824.402, the retirement system shall pay a lump-sum death benefit in an amount, if any, by which the amount of the deceased member's accumulated contributions at the time of death exceeds the amount of annuity payments made to the beneficiary before the beneficiary's death. This lump-sum benefit will be paid to the person designated by the beneficiary of the annuity or, if no person is designated, to the estate of the beneficiary.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 61, Sec. 6, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.407 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Govt Code § 824.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter F. Retiree Death Benefits|Section 824.501. Survivor Benefits

Sec. 824.501.  SURVIVOR BENEFITS.  (a)  The designated beneficiary of a service or disability retiree who dies while receiving a service or disability retirement benefit may elect to receive:(1)  a lump-sum payment of $2,500, plus an applicable monthly benefit under Section 824.404;  or(2)  a lump-sum benefit of $10,000.(b)  An eligible person may receive benefits under this section, Section 824.204, and Section 824.308.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 835, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.501 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 13, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1992.|
TX Govt Code § 824.502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter F. Retiree Death Benefits|Section 824.502. Benefits on Death of Disability Retiree

Sec. 824.502.  BENEFITS ON DEATH OF DISABILITY RETIREE.  The designated beneficiary of a disability retiree who retires before September 1, 1992, who has not selected an optional annuity under Section 824.308, and who dies while receiving a retirement benefit may elect to receive, instead of survivor benefits provided by Section 824.501, a benefit available under Section 824.402, computed as if the decedent had been in service at the time of death.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.502 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 13, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1992;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1540, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Govt Code § 824.503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter F. Retiree Death Benefits|Section 824.503. Return of Excess Contributions

Sec. 824.503.  RETURN OF EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS.  (a)  If a retiree dies while receiving a standard or reduced service retirement annuity as provided by Section 824.202 or an optional service retirement annuity as provided by Section 824.204(c)(1), (c)(2), or (c)(5) and, in the case of a retiree receiving an optional service retirement annuity, if the retiree's designated beneficiary of the annuity has predeceased the retiree, the retirement system shall pay a lump-sum death benefit in an amount, if any, by which the amount of the deceased retiree's accumulated contributions at the time of retirement exceeds the amount of annuity payments made before the retiree's death.(b)  A benefit under Subsection (a) is payable to any existing designated beneficiary or, if none exists, in the manner provided by Section 824.103.(c)  If a retiree's designated beneficiary dies while receiving an optional annuity under Section 824.204(c)(1), (c)(2), or (c)(5), the retirement system shall pay a lump-sum death benefit in an amount, if any, by which the amount of the retiree's accumulated contributions at the time of retirement exceeds the amount of annuity payments made to the retiree and the designated beneficiary before the beneficiary's death.(d)  A benefit under Subsection (c) is payable to the person or persons designated as the beneficiary of the beneficiary and, if such person has not been designated or does not survive, then to the persons entitled to distribution of the deceased beneficiary's estate.(e)  An eligible person may receive benefits under both this section and Section 824.501.(f)  The designated beneficiary of a disability retiree is eligible to receive the benefits described by this section if the retiree:(1)  retires on or after September 1, 1992; and(2)  dies while receiving disability retirement benefits under Section 824.304.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.503 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 13, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1992;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 555, Sec. 27, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1359 (S.B. 1691), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 930 (S.B. 1663), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 824.504 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter F. Retiree Death Benefits|Section 824.504. Benefits for Survivors of Certain Retirees

Sec. 824.504.  BENEFITS FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN RETIREES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a surviving spouse who is the designated beneficiary of a retiree who did not perform a year of service after November 23, 1956, that was credited in the retirement system and who died before August 23, 1963, while receiving a retirement benefit, is eligible to receive an applicable survivor benefit available under Section 824.404.(b)  A surviving spouse who qualifies under this section for a survivor benefit is not eligible to receive a lump-sum benefit under Section 824.404(a).(c)  A benefit under this section is payable beginning on the last day of the month in which an eligible person applies for the benefit on a form prescribed by and filed with the retirement system.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.504 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Govt Code § 824.505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter F. Retiree Death Benefits|Section 824.505. Other Amounts Payable on Death of Retiree

Sec. 824.505.  OTHER AMOUNTS PAYABLE ON DEATH OF RETIREE.  (a)  Amounts payable by the retirement system to an annuitant that are not received by that annuitant or the annuitant's bank, as determined by the retirement system, before the annuitant's death may be paid to the person named to receive benefits in the event of the annuitant's death, in accordance with rules adopted by the board of trustees.  The retirement system may send a final monthly payment of an annuity to a bank or another address previously indicated by the annuitant or beneficiary.(b)  The board of trustees may adopt rules necessary to administer this section.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 11.05(f), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 555, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 824.6021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter G. Loss of Benefits on Resumption of Service|Section 824.6021. Temporary Exception to Mitigate Learning Loss Attributable to Covid-19 Pandemic

Sec. 824.6021.  TEMPORARY EXCEPTION TO MITIGATE LEARNING LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC.  (a)  Subject to Section 825.506, the retirement system may not, under Section 824.601, withhold a monthly benefit payment if the retiree is employed in a Texas public educational institution, other than an institution of higher education, in a position performing duties related to the mitigation of student learning loss attributable to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, if the position:(1)  is in addition to the normal staffing level at the Texas public educational institution;(2)  is funded wholly by federal funds provided under federal law enacted for the purpose of providing relief related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (15 U.S.C. Section 9001 et seq.), Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (Div. M, Pub. L. No. 116-260), or American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub. L. No. 117-2); and(3)  ends on or before December 31, 2024.(b)  The exception provided by this section:(1)  is in addition to the exceptions otherwise provided by Sections 824.601 and 824.602; and(2)  does not apply to disability retirees.(c)  This section expires February 1, 2025.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 511 (S.B. 288), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 824.6022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems|Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas|Chapter 824 - Benefits|Subchapter G. Loss of Benefits on Resumption of Service|Section 824.6022. Required Reports; Offense

Sec. 824.6022.  REQUIRED REPORTS; OFFENSE.  (a)  An employer shall file a monthly certified statement of employment of a retiree in the form and manner required by the retirement system.(b)  A person commits an offense if the person is an administrator of an employer, is responsible for filing a statement under Subsection (a), and knowingly fails to file the statement as required.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1359 (S.B. 1691), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2005.|