Texas Statutes
Article 6243h. Municipal Pension System in Cities of 1,500,000 or More
Section 2A. Conflicts of Interest

Sec. 2A. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. (a) The existence or appearance of a conflict of interest on the part of any trustee is detrimental to the proper functioning of the pension system if not properly addressed. An appointed trustee may not deliberate or vote on an action relating to the investment of pension system assets if:
(1) the trustee or an entity with which the trustee is affiliated:
(A) is a competitor or an affiliate of the person or firm that is the subject of or otherwise under consideration in the action; or
(B) likely would be subject to a due diligence review by the person or firm that is under consideration in the investment-related action; or
(2) the pension board otherwise determines that the proposed action would create a direct or indirect benefit for the appointed trustee or a firm with which the appointed trustee is affiliated.
(b) The city attorney shall:
(1) provide annual training to trustees appointed by the city regarding conflicts of interest; and
(2) to the extent authorized by city ordinances, at the request of the external affairs committee of the pension board, review and take appropriate action on a complaint alleging a conflict of interest on the part of a city-appointed trustee.

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Title 109 - Pensions

Article 6243h. Municipal Pension System in Cities of 1,500,000 or More

Section 1. Definitions

Section 1A. Interpretation of Act

Section 1B. Fiscal Year

Section 1C. Alternative Retirement Plans

Section 1D. Requirements for Certain Cash Balance Retirement Plans

Section 1E. Conflict of Law

Section 2. Pension Board

Section 2A. Conflicts of Interest

Section 2B. Pension System Actuary; Actuarial Valuations

Section 2C. Qualifications of City Actuary

Section 2D. Report on Investments by Independent Investment Consultant

Section 3. Additional Powers of Pension Board

Section 4. Ineligible Individuals

Section 5. Individuals Eligible for Membership

Section 6. Group C Membership, Service Requirements, and Benefits

Section 7. Service; Credited Service

Section 8. Member Contributions

Section 8A. City Contributions

Section 8B. Risk Sharing Valuation Studies

Section 8C. Initial Risk Sharing Valuation Studies; Corridor Midpoint and City Contribution Amounts

Section 8D. Actuarial Experience Studies

Section 8E. City Contribution Rate When Estimated City Contribution Rate Lower Than Corridor Midpoint; Authorization for Certain Adjustments

Section 8F. City Contribution Rate When Estimated City Contribution Rate Equal to or Greater Than Corridor Midpoint; Authorization for Certain Adjustments

Section 8G. Confidentiality

Section 8H. Unilateral Decisions and Actions Prohibited

Section 8I. State Pension Review Board; Report

Section 9. Contribution Refunds

Section 10. Normal Retirement Pension

Section 10A. Group D Member Hybrid Component

Section 11. Option-Eligible Participants

Section 12. Deferred Retirement Option Plan

Section 13. Disability Pensions

Section 14. Surviving Spouse and Dependent Child Monthly Allowance

Section 15. Increase in Benefits

Section 16. Lump-Sum Benefit Payment

Section 17. Termination of Employment; Death; Reemployment

Section 19. Multiple Pensions

Section 20. Service for Formerly Ineligible Employees

Section 21. Reduction of Benefits; Dissolution of System

Section 22. Exemption From Execution, Attachment, or Other Writ

Section 24. Excess Benefit Plan

Section 25. Employees on Retirement When Act Takes Effect

Section 26. Confidential Information

Section 27. Power of Attorney

Section 28. Proportionate Retirement Program With Participating Retirement Systems