Texas HB4537 amends retirement benefits for certain law enforcement and custodial officers.

Texas HB4537 amends the Texas Government Code to modify service retirement benefits for certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers. The bill defines "custodial officer" and "law enforcement officer" and specifies eligibility for retirement benefits. It requires the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to adopt standards for determining eligibility for service credit as a custodial officer. The Employees Retirement System of Texas must implement the changes if the board of trustees finds sufficient funding is available. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4537 amends retirement benefits for certain law enforcement and custodial officers.

Texas HB4537 amends the Texas Government Code to modify service retirement benefits for certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers. The bill defines "custodial officer" and "law enforcement officer" and specifies eligibility for retirement benefits. It requires the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to adopt standards for determining eligibility for service credit as a custodial officer. The Employees Retirement System of Texas must implement the changes if the board of trustees finds sufficient funding is available. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.