Elected State Official (ESO) Account for Former Employees
This retirement information is based on current ERS laws and rules. If you have taken a withdrawal of your retirement account balance, you no longer have those years of service credit in your account. They will not count towards your years of service credit at retirement and you may be in the current retirement group if you take office again.
| Type 1 | Type 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Credit | 8 years of ESO service credit | 12 years of ESO service credit |
| Age | 60 or above | 50 or above |
| Lifetime Payment | Yes | Yes |
| Health Insurance* | Yes | Yes |
*Notice about Insurance
Health and other insurance benefits for employees and retirees 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.
Resources
- ESO Retirement booklet (pdf)
- ESO Legislators Group 4 Handout (pdf)
- ESO District Attorneys Group 4 Handout (pdf)
Other retirement information
- JRS overview
- LECOSRF overview
- Proportionate Retirement Program
- Texa$aver℠ program overview (personal retirement savings to supplement your State of Texas retirement income)
- Tiered Retiree Insurance
- Frequently asked questions about retirement
- Planning Your Retirement booklet (pdf)
- Purchasing Service Credit
- Ready, Set, Retire! presentation (pdf)
- Ready, Set, Retire! (video)
- Regular State Employee Retirement and Insurance Overview (pdf)
- Retirement overview