(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board of trustees may adopt rules that adjust or modify annuities to the extent necessary to be consistent with changes in plan design. Any adjustment or modification must be made applicable to all members and annuitants who are similarly situated. Any rule adopted under this section supersedes conflicting portions of existing plan provisions and must be in compliance with Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and § 811.006.
(b) A rule adopted under this section may not result in a reduction in any existing annuity.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 814.602

  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005