Sec. 1601.204.  AUTHORIZATION OF EMPLOYEE DEDUCTION.  (a)  Except for a participant who participates in a cafeteria plan, each individual eligible to participate in the uniform program under Section 1601.101 must authorize a deduction from the participant's monthly compensation in an amount equal to the difference between:
(1)  the total cost for coverages for which the participant applies;  and
(2)  the amount contributed by the system.
(b)  The authorization must be:
(1)  in writing or performed electronically;  and
(2)  in a form satisfactory to the system.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.