SECTION 69.2. Definitions Related to Annuity Termination

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) "Qualifying felony" for the purposes of §69.3(a) of this chapter means a felony described by Tex. Gov't Code §810.003(a).

(2) "Qualifying felony" for the purposes of §69.3(b) of this chapter means a felony described by Tex. Gov't Code §810.004(a).

(3) "Elected official" means a person described by Tex. Gov't Code §810.003(b). The retirement of an elected official prior to the termination of an annuity under this chapter does not prevent annuity forfeiture under this chapter.

(4) "Corrections officer" means a person described by Tex. Gov't Code §810.004(b). The retirement of a corrections officer prior to the termination of an annuity under this chapter does not prevent annuity forfeiture under this chapter.

(5) "Alternate payee" means a spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent of an elected official or corrections officer who is recognized by a domestic relations order as having a right to receive all or a portion of the benefits payable by a public retirement system with respect to the elected official or corrections officer.

(6) "Suspension period" means the period of time between the date an annuity is terminated under this chapter and the date the system determines the annuity should be reinstated because the conviction was overturned on appeal or the person meets the requirements for innocence under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §103.001(a)(2).

Source Note: The provisions of this §69.2 adopted to be effective December 29, 2021, 46 TexReg 9059