Tex. Gov't Code § 824.501

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 824.501 - Survivor Benefits

(a) The designated beneficiary of a service or disability retiree who dies while receiving a service or disability retirement benefit may elect to receive:

(1) a lump-sum payment of $2,500, plus an applicable monthly benefit under Section 824.404; or

(2) a lump-sum benefit of $10,000.

(b) An eligible person may receive benefits under this section, Section 824.204, and Section 824.308.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 824.501

Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 13, Sec. 10, eff. 9/1/1992.

Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 835, Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/1989. Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.501 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1981.