If the director finds from the records of the system and from the documents supporting the application that the applicant is entitled to a service retirement benefit, unless a contest has been filed under §101.12 of this title (relating to Contest of Application: Form and Content), the director may allow the benefit and place it into effect without further hearing. All benefits approved shall be reported to the board at its next meeting for confirmation.

Source Note:The provisions of this §101.8 adopted to be effective July 27, 1976, 1 TexReg 1929; amended to be effective January 27, 2000, 25 TexReg 389.