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Texas Constitution:Article III, Section 24 (view source)
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And that, in Tex. Att'y Gen. Op. [https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/opinion-files/opinion/1969/cm0408.pdf#page=6 M-408] (1969), he further opined that: "[T]here exists no constitutional inhibition as to the use of state funds and their application to group sickness and accident policy premium payments for legislators themselves. . . . We do not interpret such a benefit as additional 'salary', 'per diem' or 'mileage', as those terms are used in Article III, Section 24 of the Constitution of Texas." | And that, in Tex. Att'y Gen. Op. [https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/opinion-files/opinion/1969/cm0408.pdf#page=6 M-408] (1969), he further opined that: "[T]here exists no constitutional inhibition as to the use of state funds and their application to group sickness and accident policy premium payments for legislators themselves. . . . We do not interpret such a benefit as additional 'salary', 'per diem' or 'mileage', as those terms are used in Article III, Section 24 of the Constitution of Texas." | ||
Nevertheless, a substantial question exists regarding the constitutionality of the significant and preferential retirement benefits currently provided to legislators. | Nevertheless, a substantial question exists regarding the constitutionality of the significant and preferential retirement benefits currently provided to legislators. While state workers pension payments are calculated based on their salaries, legislators' retirement benefits are tied to the salaries of state district judges. | ||
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