Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 864.0135. Optional Annuity Increase or Supplemental Payments

(1) make one or more supplemental payments to its retirees and beneficiaries of the pension system;  or

(2) provide an increase in the amount of annuities paid to retirees and beneficiaries of the pension system.

(1) include procedures for the governing body of a participating department to request the approval of the state board to make a supplemental payment or increase an annuity under the rules;  and

(2) prohibit the governing body of a participating department from making a supplemental payment or increasing an annuity under the rules without approval from the state board.