Sec. 5.05. EARLY RETIREMENT. (a) A member is eligible to retire and receive a normal service retirement annuity if the member, while serving as a firefighter in the fire department:
(1) has attained the age of 45 years and has at least 10 years of service credit in the fund; or
(2) has at least 20 years of service credit, regardless of age.
(b) The retirement annuity of a person who retires under this section after September 1, 1997, is the same as for normal service retirement, but may not be increased under Section 9.04 of this Act until the person would have met the requirements of Section 5.01 of this Act if the person had remained in active service as a firefighter.
Structure Texas Statutes
Article 6243e.1. Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund in Cities of 450,000 to 500,000
Article 5. Service Retirement Benefits
Section 5.01. Normal Service Retirement Eligibility
Section 5.02. Continued Service
Section 5.03. Determination of Average Monthly Salary
Section 5.04. Normal Service Retirement Benefit
Section 5.05. Early Retirement