Judicial Retirement System (JRS) Account,
Plan 2 for Former Employees

This retirement information is based on current ERS laws and rules and applies to State of Texas judicial officers elected or appointed before Sept. 1, 2024.

Judicial officers elected or appointed on or after Sept. 1, 2024 can view the JRS 2 Cash Balance retirement benefit handout for information.

There are four ways State of Texas judicial officers elected or appointed before Sept. 1, 2024 can become eligible for a retirement annuity and retiree health insurance.

Please note that health and other insurance benefits are subject to change based on available state funding. The Texas Legislature determines the level of funding for such benefits and has no continuing obligation to provide those benefits beyond each fiscal year.

   Type 1 Type 2  Type 3  Type 4
Service Credit 10 years of JRS service credit 12 years of JRS service credit 20 years of JRS service credit Minimum of 12 years Appellate Court service credit
Age 60 or above MUST be holding office at retirement 60 or above
Whether or not you currently hold office		 Any Rule of 70:
Service Credit + Age = 70 or above
Lifetime Payment Yes 
Payment will be reduced if you retire before age 65		 Yes 
Payment will be reduced if you retire before age 65		 Yes Yes
Health Insurance Yes Yes Yes Yes

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