Sec. 175.005. DUTY TO INFORM RETIREE OF RIGHTS. A political subdivision shall provide written notice to a person to whom this chapter may apply of the person's rights under this chapter not later than the date the person retires from the political subdivision. A political subdivision may fulfill its requirements under this section by placing the written notice required by this section in a personnel manual or employee handbook that is available to all employees.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 663, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Renumbered from Local Government Code Sec. 174.005 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 17.01(38), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1363 (S.B. 654), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Section 175.001. Applicability
Section 175.002. Right to Purchase Continued Coverage
Section 175.003. Level of Coverage
Section 175.004. Payment for Coverage
Section 175.005. Duty to Inform Retiree of Rights