Relating to providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

HB 75 would require the Employees Retirement System of Texas to provide a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for certain retirement benefits. This adjustment would increase payments to eligible retired state employees to help maintain their purchasing power amid inflation. The bill directly affects retirees receiving benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas who qualify for the COLA provision. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been filed on July 14, 2025.