Texas § GV.824.104 - FAILURE OF BENEFICIARY TO CLAIM BENEFITS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § GV.824.104 — FAILURE OF BENEFICIARY TO CLAIM BENEFITS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ GV.824.104. FAILURE OF BENEFICIARY TO CLAIM BENEFITS
FAILURE OF BENEFICIARY TO CLAIM BENEFITS. (a) If, before the first anniversary of the death of a member or annuitant, the retirement system does not receive a claim for payment of benefits from a designated beneficiary or a person entitled to benefits under Section 824.103 , the retirement system may pay benefits, except an optional retirement annuity under Section 824.204 (c)(1), (c)(2), or (c)(5), under the order of precedence in Section 824.103 (b), as if the person failing to claim benefits had predeceased the decedent. (b) Payment under Subsection (a) bars recovery by any other person of the benefits distributed. (c) If, before the fourth anniversary of the death of a member or annuitant, payment of benefits based on the death has not been made and no claim for benefits is pending with the retirement system, the accumulated contributions of the deceased member or the balance of the reserve for the deceased annuitant is forfeited to the benefit of the retirement system. The retirement system shall transfer funds forfeited under this subsection to the state contribution account. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 34.104 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 555, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § GV.824.104
What does The Texas Constitution § GV.824.104 cover?
Section GV.824.104 ("FAILURE OF BENEFICIARY TO CLAIM BENEFITS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § GV.824.104?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § GV.824.104" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § GV.824.104 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.