The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) "Qualifying felony" for the purposes of §69.3(a)
of this chapter means a felony described by Tex. Gov't Code §810.003(a).
(2) "Qualifying felony" for the purposes of §69.3(b)
of this chapter means a felony described by Tex. Gov't Code §810.004(a).
(3) "Elected official" means a person described by
Tex. Gov't Code §810.003(b). The retirement of an elected official
prior to the termination of an annuity under this chapter does not
prevent annuity forfeiture under this chapter.
(4) "Corrections officer" means a person described
by Tex. Gov't Code §810.004(b). The retirement of a corrections
officer prior to the termination of an annuity under this chapter
does not prevent annuity forfeiture under this chapter.
(5) "Alternate payee" means a spouse, former spouse,
child, or other dependent of an elected official or corrections officer
who is recognized by a domestic relations order as having a right
to receive all or a portion of the benefits payable by a public retirement
system with respect to the elected official or corrections officer.
(6) "Suspension period" means the period of time between
the date an annuity is terminated under this chapter and the date
the system determines the annuity should be reinstated because the
conviction was overturned on appeal or the person meets the requirements
for innocence under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §103.001(a)(2).
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