Bill > HB4497

This bill amends several sections of the Texas Education and Government Codes to provide compensation, expense reimbursement, and retirement benefits to members of the State Board of Education. Specifically, the bill removes language that previously stated board members were not entitled to compensation and instead now allows them to receive compensation and expense reimbursement in the same manner as state legislators, as outlined in the Texas Constitution. The bill also adds members of the State Board of Education to the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, which means they will be eligible for retirement benefits similar to other elected state officials. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and only service performed by State Board of Education members on or after that date will be creditable in the retirement system. The bill requires the Employees Retirement System, the State Board of Education, and potentially the Texas Education Agency to collaborate on implementing these changes through a memorandum of understanding and allows the retirement system to adopt necessary rules for implementation.

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