Highlights of the 79th Texas Legislature - Senate

FINANCE
Directs the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to fund TRS-participating school districts, participating charter schools,
and regional education service centers for supplemental compensation (the “pass-through”) to district employees in
an amount established in the General Appropriations Act.
Establishes a 90-day waiting period before new employees are eligible to receive supplemental compensation,
effective September 1, 2005.
Requires employers to contribute an amount equal to the state contribution to TRS on behalf of new TRS members
first employed as of September 1, 2005, for the first 90 days of employment.
90 HIGHLIGHTS - 79 TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE