Sunset. ERS. New Issues. 4+

New issues emerged at the Sunset Advisory Commission hearing on ERS recommendations.

The new issues:

  • Senator Van Taylor is interested in:
    • convicted legislators receiving ERS benefits
    • adding a taxpayer to the ERS board
  • Senator Charles Schwertner is interested in ERS alternative investments, hedge fund investments and infrastructure investments best practices and whether Texas practices align with best practices and/or other states.
  • Chairman Flynn is working on legislation to add an ERS retiree to the ERS board.

August 22, 2016 Sunset Advisory Commission Hearing on ERS beginning at 11:26:00