34 Tex. Admin. Code § 25.72 - Limitations on Eligible Service

(a) Under this section, a member whose military service was as an enlistee or draftee and whose service is entitled to coverage under the Veteran's Reemployment Rights Act (VRRA) (effective for re-employments initiated before the end of the 60-day period beginning on October 13, 1994) can only claim service credit in the amount of:

(1) four years, if the service was performed between June 24, 1948, and August 1, 1961; or

(2) five years if the service was performed after August 1, 1961.

(b) A member whose military service was as a reservist and whose service is entitled to coverage under the VRRA can only claim credit for four years of such service under this section.

(c) A member who leaves Teacher Retirement System of Texas covered employment for active duty training or inactive duty training has no limitation on eligible service under the VRRA for the period of active duty training or inactive duty training.

(d) Under this section, a member whose military service is entitled to coverage under the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA) may claim service credit for up to five (5) years of military service, subject to any additional period of time as provided in USERRA §4312(c), 38 United States Code §4312(c).

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34 Tex. Admin. Code § 25.72

The provisions of this §25.72 adopted to be effective January 24, 1992, 17 TexReg 252; amended to be effective March 12, 2003, 28 TexReg 2096