Texas Statutes
Subchapter C. Deferred Compensation Plans for Employees of State Agencies
Section 609.515. Transfer to 457 Plan of Institution of Higher Education

Sec. 609.515. TRANSFER TO 457 PLAN OF INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) The board of trustees, as authorized by 26 C.F.R. Section 1.457-10(b)(1) and (3), shall allow the transfer from its TexaSaver 457 plan to the plan administrator of a 457 plan created by an institution of higher education under Subchapter D of all deferred amounts and investment income administered by the TexaSaver 457 plan for employees of the institution of higher education who are participating in or eligible to participate in the institution's 457 plan at the time of the transfer.
(b) The institution of higher education must make a request to the board of trustees to begin a transfer under this section.
(c) The board of trustees and the institution of higher education requesting the transfer under this section shall cooperate to ensure that the transfer is accomplished as expeditiously as possible.
(d) After the transfer:
(1) the plan administrator for the 457 plan created by an institution of higher education is responsible for all fiduciary duties, plan administration duties, and other responsibilities regarding the deferred amounts and investment income transferred; and
(2) the board of trustees is relieved of all fiduciary duties, plan administration duties, and any other responsibility or liability regarding the deferred amounts and investment income transferred.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 336 (H.B. 3322), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.

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