An assignment or transfer or an attempt to make an assignment or transfer by a beneficiary of money, benefits, or other rights under a plan or program under this subchapter is void if:

1. (1) the plan or program contains a provision prohibiting the assignment or other transfer without the written consent of the church benefits board; and
2. (2) the beneficiary assigns or transfers or attempts to make an assignment or transfer without that consent.

Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.