Sec. 606.027. PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS. (a) In accordance with state and federal requirements, a political subdivision that has an approved plan for social security coverage shall:
(1) make deductions from wages of employees whose services are covered by the plan; and
(2) pay matching contributions from the funds from which covered employees receive their compensation.
(b) The employment or continued employment of an employee covered by an approved plan of a political subdivision is consideration for the deductions.
(c) An employee or a political subdivision is not relieved from liability for a contribution if the political subdivision fails to deduct the contribution from the employee's wages.
(d) The county treasurer, or the person who acts as treasurer in a political subdivision other than a county, shall assess and collect the required contributions and transmit the contributions in accordance with federal requirements for the filing of reports and the payment of contributions.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle A - Provisions Generally Applicable to Public Officers and Employees
Subchapter B. Coverage for Employees of Political Subdivisions
Section 606.022. Agreements With Political Subdivisions
Section 606.024. Plan for Coverage
Section 606.025. Guarantees for Payment
Section 606.026. Contributions by Political Subdivision
Section 606.027. Procedure for Making Contributions
Section 606.028. Administrative Expenses
Section 606.029. Delinquent Payments