Tag Archives: ERS

DPSOA Meets with ERS to Discuss Possible Plan Changes

DPSOA attended a meeting on Wednesday of this week at ERS where the financial status of the insurance fund and possible changes to the plan were discussed.  I asked John Pike to prepare the following summary, and I encourage you … Continue reading

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DPSOA Leadership Finishes a Busy Week

DPSOA Members: Last week was a very busy week for your Association leadership. On Monday night, DPSOA hosted a catered Italian dinner at the Saint Michael Plaza Hotel for the 91 members of the B-09 Recruit Class.  The event provided … Continue reading

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DPSOA ERS Insurance Fund Update

DPSOA Members, ERS hosted an update briefing for selected stakeholders regarding the Systems insurance fund on Wednesday, November 4th.  I was not able to attend, but Gary Chandler, John Pike, and Larry McGinnis attended representing DPSOA. Unfortunately, the report addressed … Continue reading

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DPSOA – ERS Runoff Election Endorsement

The Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association urges you to vote in the ERS runoff election.  Our Board of Directors is endorsing Cheryl McBride in this vote.  During the initial round of voting only 12.25 percent of the 262,801 … Continue reading

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DPSOA Legislative Update: June 1, 2009 – 81st Session – Sine Die

The 81st Legislature ended today with Sine Die. The DPS Officers Association is very pleased that most of the legislation that our Legislative Committee worked so hard on was passed out of the Legislature and has been signed or awaits … Continue reading

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DPSOA Legislative Update – 5/21/2009: ERS Omnibus Bill Ammendment Proposed

ERS Omnibus Bill Considers an Amendment to Shore Up the Fund. DPSOA’s legislative consultant, Larry McGinnis testified today before the Senate State Affairs Committee in favor of an amendment to the ERS Omnibus Bill by Senator Robert Duncan that helps … Continue reading

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