Relating to membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain service members of the Texas National Guard.

HB 5167 allows Texas National Guard members called to state active duty for 60+ consecutive days to join the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) during that service period. It specifically applies to Guard members serving under state authority (not federal orders), making them eligible for ERS membership and retirement benefits while on state duty. The bill creates new rules for establishing membership, calculating service credit, and collecting contributions during this temporary state employment. Existing Guard members who already completed 60+ consecutive days of state duty before the law takes effect are automatically eligible without the waiting period. This policy change directly affects Texas National Guard service members during state active duty assignments.