Independent Office of Inmate Counsel

Benefits

Health and Insurance Benefits

• Health premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees and 50% for their dependents
• Two dental options
• Disability insurance options
• Life insurance options
• Optional vision insurance
• Tax savings with flexible spending accounts

Additional Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Additional pay and vacation as rewards for longevity in state careers
• State Bar of Texas dues paid
• Some funds available for Continuing Legal Education seminars

Retirement Benefits

• Defined benefit retirement plan
• State retirement contribution equals or exceeds your contribution
• Retirement payments and insurance benefits for 5 years of state service
• Optional 401(k)/457 plans

Student Loan Benefits

• Possibility of income-based repayment plans
• Possibility of student loan forgiveness after 120 loan payments