The pension overhaul bill that divided Dallas officials and first responders for months is now headed to Gov. 's desk. The Texas House on Thursday unanimously agreed with the Senate's changes to .
The House's Thursday vote means this legislative session's two divisive bills aimed at in the Dallas and .
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings initially opposed the bill, drawing , who supported the bill aimed at preventing their retirement fund from becoming insolvent within a decade. The Senate added provisions allowing the mayor to appoint a majority of pension board members, change how the city's contributions are calculated after 2024 and require super-majority votes on major changes to benefits and contributions. Rawlings and other city officials then got behind the bill.
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