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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Except as otherwise provided by this section and Section 862.0021, each person who performs emergency services or, subject to Section 862.0025, support services as a volunteer or employee of a participating department, regardless of whether the person receives compensation from the participating department for the services, is a member of the pension system.
(b) A person is not a member of the pension system if the person:
(1) is less than 18 years of age;
(2) is subject to a waiting period under Section 862.0021 for which the governing body of the political subdivision is not making contributions during the waiting period;
(3) does not receive a certification of physical fitness or assignment to perform support services under Section 862.003; or
(4) is a retiree, regardless of whether the person continues to perform emergency or support services for a department.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 862.002. Membership by Individual - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-862-002/
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