Texas HB5167 allows Texas National Guard members on state active duty for 60 days or more to join the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Texas HB5167 amends the Government Code to allow Texas National Guard members called into state active duty and serving as temporary state employees for 60 consecutive days or more to become eligible for membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. This eligibility applies during the period they serve as temporary state employees and receive compensation from the state. The retirement system must adopt rules for establishing membership, collecting contributions, and computing benefits for these service members. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5167 allows Texas National Guard members on state active duty for 60 days or more to join the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Texas HB5167 amends the Government Code to allow Texas National Guard members called into state active duty and serving as temporary state employees for 60 consecutive days or more to become eligible for membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas. This eligibility applies during the period they serve as temporary state employees and receive compensation from the state. The retirement system must adopt rules for establishing membership, collecting contributions, and computing benefits for these service members. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.