Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 845.116. Electronic Transfer of Funds and Electronic Filing of Documents

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section:

(1) “Electronic filing” means the filing of data transmitted to the retirement system by the communication of information by facsimile or in the form of digital electronic signals transformed by computer and stored on microfilm, magnetic tape, optical disks, or any other medium.

(2) “Electronic transfer” means any transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by check, draft, or similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an electronic terminal, telephone instrument, computer, or magnetic media to order, instruct, or authorize a financial institution to debit or credit an account.

(b) The board of trustees may adopt rules and procedures relating to the electronic transfer of funds and the electronic filing of documents and required reports.

(c) Funds that are electronically transferred in accordance with those rules and procedures are considered to have been timely received by the retirement system.  Documents and required reports that are electronically filed in accordance with those rules and procedures are considered to have been properly filed with the retirement system.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 845.116. Electronic Transfer of Funds and Electronic Filing of Documents - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-845-116/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard