HMEPS Statement on the Texas Legislature’s Passage of Houston Pension Legislation
The 85th Texas Legislature has approved final passage of Senate Bill 2190, the pension legislation that involves the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System. SB 2190 now proceeds to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for his signature.
SB 2190 is the product of HMEPS working diligently with the City of Houston and various stakeholders for more than a year to protect our participants’ hard-earned benefits. Dedicated members of our Board of Trustees and staff traveled to Austin throughout the legislative session to meet with state lawmakers and their staffs and advocate on behalf of our participants. In addition, HMEPS participants answered the call to contact their respective legislators and made their voices heard on this important legislation.
HMEPS has worked hard to achieve reforms that protect our participants for the long term. SB 2190 largely reflects the terms agreed to by multiple stakeholders, including HMEPS. Going forward, be assured we will remain vigilant against any threats to your hard-earned pension and will keep you informed.
We will later be updating the HMEPS website with information regarding the legislation.