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TX SB2733

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Molly Cook

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows entities that discontinued participation in the Texas school employee uniform group coverage program on September 1, 2022, to rejoin the program before the standard five-year waiting period expires

  • Requires entities seeking to rejoin to provide written notice to the trustee by December 31, 2025, with participation becoming effective September 1, 2026

  • Imposes a risk stabilization fee on premiums for rejoining entities during the plan year beginning September 1, 2026, with the fee amount determined by the trustee

  • Prohibits entities that rejoin under this provision from discontinuing participation again until September 1, 2031 (a five-year commitment)

  • Grants the trustee authority to establish additional requirements, conditions, and deadlines for entities seeking to rejoin, with the entire section expiring September 1, 2031

Legislative Description

Relating to the election of certain participating entities to participate in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-164/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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