Texas 89th Legislature
Retirement Systems
6 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 11 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
6 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to member contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Relating to prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
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All Bills (19)
Relating to prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries.
Relating to prohibiting the investment of state money in certain countries and in certain private business entities in those countries.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to the purchase of service credit by certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Relating to the purchase of service credit by certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Relating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities.
Relating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of, contributions to, and benefits under retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
Relating to member contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Relating to member contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education and their dependents to participate in the state employees group benefits program.
Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education and their dependents to participate in the state employees group benefits program.
Relating to the evaluation and reporting of investment practices and performance of certain public retirement systems.
Relating to the evaluation and reporting of investment practices and performance of certain public retirement systems.
Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Relating to the information included on an identification card issued to certain retired peace and law enforcement officers.
Relating to the information included on an identification card issued to certain retired peace and law enforcement officers.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Relating to supplemental benefits for retired firefighters and peace officers diagnosed with certain diseases or illnesses.
Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.
Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.
Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of offering alternative service retirement benefits to certain members of the retirement system engaged in wildland firefighting or employed in positions related to wildland firefighting.
Relating to a study by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas on the feasibility of offering alternative service retirement benefits to certain members of the retirement system engaged in wildland firefighting or employed in positions related to wildland firefighting.
Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the reporting of certain judicial transparency information; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to prohibiting certain state governmental entities from investing in certain Chinese-affiliated entities.
Relating to prohibiting certain state governmental entities from investing in certain Chinese-affiliated entities.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to certain law enforcement officers and custodial officers.
Relating to the Judicial Retirement System Plan Two, including resuming service in the retirement system and contributions to the retirement system.
Relating to the Judicial Retirement System Plan Two, including resuming service in the retirement system and contributions to the retirement system.
Relating to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.
Relating to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers of the Department of Public Safety.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers of the Department of Public Safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on retirement systems passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 19 laws related to retirement systems. These bills were authored by 14 different legislators and address various aspects of retirement systems policy in Texas.
- Did retirement systems bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Retirement Systems legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 13 House bills and 6 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most retirement systems bills?
- The leading authors of retirement systems legislation include Sen. Joan Huffman (R) with 4 bills, Rep. Sam Harless (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Greg Bonnen (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on retirement systems issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for retirement systems legislation?
- Among the 19 retirement systems bills enacted, 3 have critical compliance urgency and 7 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to retirement systems in Texas law?
- Retirement Systems legislation frequently overlaps with Retirement Systems--police & Firefighters, Retirement Systems--state Employees, State Agencies, Boards & Commissions. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for retirement systems legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 11 of the 19 retirement systems bills (58%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on retirement systems policy.
- When do Texas retirement systems laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some retirement systems bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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