Sec. 22.402. PENSIONS AND BENEFITS. When authorized by the corporation's members or as otherwise provided by law, a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation formed for a religious purpose may provide, directly or through a separate church benefits board, for the support and payment of benefits and pensions to:
(1) the ministers, teachers, employees, trustees, directors, or other functionaries of the corporation;
(2) the ministers, teachers, employees, trustees, directors, or other functionaries of organizations controlled by or affiliated with a church or a conference, convention, or association of churches under the jurisdiction and control of the corporation; and
(3) the spouse, children, dependents, or other beneficiaries of the persons described by Subdivisions (1) and (2).
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 22 - Nonprofit Corporations
Subchapter I. Church Benefits Boards
Section 22.402. Pensions and Benefits
Section 22.404. Power to Act as Trustee
Section 22.405. Documents and Agreements
Section 22.406. Indemnification
Section 22.407. Protection of Benefits