Sec. 830.105. TERMINATION OF PARTICIPATION. (a) A person terminates participation in the optional retirement program, without losing any accrued benefits, by:
(1) death;
(2) retirement; or
(3) termination of employment in all institutions of higher education.
(b) A change of company providing optional retirement program benefits or a participant's transfer between institutions of higher education is not a termination of employment.
(c) The benefits of an annuity purchased under the optional retirement program are available only if the participant obtains the age of 70-1/2 years or terminates participation in the program as provided by Subsection (a).
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., 1st C.S., p. 208, ch. 18, Sec. 37, eff. Nov. 10, 1981; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 173, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987. Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 36.105 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems
Subtitle C - Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Chapter 830 - Optional Retirement Program
Section 830.101. Eligibility to Participate
Section 830.102. Option to Participate
Section 830.103. Effect of Transfers and Changes in Employment Status
Section 830.104. Withdrawal of Contributions to the Retirement System
Section 830.105. Termination of Participation
Section 830.106. Eligibility for Resumption of Membership