- (a) The executive director may cause an action for interpleader concerning a claim to be filed on behalf of the retirement system in a district court in Travis County to protect the system from double or multiple liability if the executive director determines that a claim may expose the retirement system to such liability.
- (b) A person may not pursue a counterclaim or other cause of action against the retirement system, a trustee, officer, or employee of the retirement system, or a carrier or administering firm for the retirement system in connection with a transaction or occurrence related to the interpleader action.
- (c) A person who violates Subsection (b) is liable for the costs and attorney's fees incurred by the retirement system, a trustee, officer, or employee of the retirement system, or a carrier or administering firm for the retirement system as a result of the violation.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1048, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 2559), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2009.