Judicial Retirement System Plan 2 (JRS 2)
This retirement information is based on current ERS laws and rules and applies to State of Texas judicial officers.
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insurance, and two ways for State of Texas judicial officers elected, appointed, or had previously served but had withdrawn their funds from their ERS account on or after Sept. 1, 2024.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT INSURANCE: 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.
Judicial officers who assumed office on or before Aug. 31, 2024
| 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 |
Judicial officers who assumed office after Sept. 1, 2024
| Type 1 | Type 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Service credit | 8 years of JRS servcie credit | 12 years of JRS service credit |
| Age | 60 or above | 50 or above |
| Lifetime Payment | Yes | Yes |
| Health Insurance | Yes | Yes |
Other retirement information
- Texa$averSM 401 (k)/457 Program (personal retirement savings to supplement your JRS 2 retirement income)
- Retirement information for employees of State of Texas agencies (pdf)