Texas HB4837 amends employer contributions for Teacher Retirement System retirees resuming employment with public schools.

Texas HB4837 amends the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to change employer contributions for retirees who return to work with public schools. The bill specifies that employers must contribute to the retirement system based on the retiree's salary, calculated as the difference between the retiree's contribution if active and the state's contribution. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4837 amends employer contributions for Teacher Retirement System retirees resuming employment with public schools.

Texas HB4837 amends the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to change employer contributions for retirees who return to work with public schools. The bill specifies that employers must contribute to the retirement system based on the retiree's salary, calculated as the difference between the retiree's contribution if active and the state's contribution. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill can take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.