TX HB3594

Amends definitions for the firefighters' and police officers' retiree health care fund, including adding "default rate" (actuarial assumed rate of return) and "months of service" to replace years-based calculations for service credit

Establishes new contribution options for retirees with less than 360 months (30 years) of service, allowing either monthly contributions or an irrevocable lump-sum payment within 30 days of retirement to satisfy contribution requirements

Protects fund assets from attachment, execution, alienation, forced sale, and judgment liens, declaring any such liens filed against fund assets void

Creates provisions for married fund members where the first spouse to retire may conditionally waive health benefit eligibility, with ability to reinstate benefits if the marriage later dissolves

Allows members on Family and Medical Leave Act leave or military service to purchase service credit by making voluntary contributions, with municipalities required to make matching contributions when members comply

Takes effect October 1, 2025, with lump-sum payment option and surviving spouse remarriage provisions applying only to retirements and remarriages occurring on or after that date