Sec. 1575.006. EXEMPTION FROM PROCESS. (a) The following are exempt from execution, attachment, garnishment, or any other process:
(1) benefit payments, active employee and state contributions, and retiree, surviving spouse, and surviving dependent child contributions;
(2) any rights, benefits, or payments accruing to any person under this chapter; and
(3) any money in the fund.
(b) The items listed in Subsection (a) may not be assigned except for direct payment to benefit providers as authorized by the trustee by contract, rule, or otherwise.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.417, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 712 (H.B. 3976), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages
Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees
Chapter 1575 - Texas Public School Employees Group Benefits Program
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 1575.002. General Definitions
Section 1575.0025. References to Basic Plan
Section 1575.003. Definition of Dependent and Related Terms
Section 1575.004. Definition of Retiree
Section 1575.005. Issuance of Certificate of Coverage
Section 1575.006. Exemption From Process
Section 1575.007. Exemption From State Taxes and Fees
Section 1575.008. Coverage Exempt From Insurance Law