Bill > HB1166

This bill modifies the rules for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) who return to work in a school district. Currently, employers must pay certain amounts when retirees are rehired, but the bill creates new exceptions. Specifically, for retirees who retired on or after September 1, 2005, employers can be exempt from these payments if two conditions are met: first, the retiree's employment qualifies for an existing exception to losing retirement benefits, and second, the school district can demonstrate that they cannot reasonably fill the position with another employee except on a temporary basis. The bill applies to all TRS retirees regardless of when they retired and will take effect with the 2025-2026 school year. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature, it will take effect immediately; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025. This change aims to provide more flexibility for school districts in hiring retired teachers to address workforce needs, particularly in hard-to-fill positions.

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