Relating to the establishment of service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain military service by members of the Texas National Guard.

HB 4319 would allow Texas teachers who serve in the Texas National Guard to count their state active duty service toward retirement benefits in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Currently, only federal military service qualifies for this credit, but this bill adds "state active duty in the Texas National Guard" as eligible service under the retirement system. The change applies specifically to members of the Texas National Guard who serve under state authority, as defined by law. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, and directly affects Texas educators who are also National Guard members.