Section 25.171 - Election of ORP(a) Members of the retirement system (TRS) may elect to participate in the optional retirement program (ORP) if: (1) the member is employed in a position in a Texas public institution of higher education eligible for ORP participation;(2) the time limit for electing to participate in ORP has not expired; and(3) the person has never exercised an election between TRS and ORP participation.(b) Persons who elect to participate in ORP must do so in writing on a form provided by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to employing institutions for use by their eligible employees. A copy of the election to participate in ORP must be submitted to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas by the employer.34 Tex. Admin. Code § 25.171
The provisions of this §25.171 amended to be effective September 26, 1979, 4 TexReg 3306.