Statement By Galveston County Judge Ray Holbrook (ret.) ... not a theorist when  it comes to Social Security reform. ... Twenty-one years ago, three Texas counties  – Galveston, Brazoria and ... with all its imminent tax increases and increased  retirement ages and potential benefit ... The program could not cost the county.
Nov 6, 2010 ... “In 1981, Matagorda, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties all opted out of the Social  Security program for their employees. Today, their program is very, very well- funded and there is no question about whether it's going to be funded ... I think,  let the states decide if that's what's best for their cities,” Perry replied.
Sep 23, 2011 ... He continued, "Now, it's not the first time that Mitt has been wrong on some issues  before. ... In 1981, Matagorda, Brazoria and Galveston counties all opted out of  the Social Security program for their employees. Today their program is very, very  well funded and there is no question about whether it's going ...
The 5,000 public employees of Galveston, Brazoria and Matagorda counties in  east ... vested immediately, so they can change jobs and take their retirement  funds with them. ... It might be the equivalent of asking whether Minnesota should  renounce ... Most people understand that Social Security was a good deal for  earlier ...
Nov 5, 2010 ... "In 1981, Matagorda, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties all opted out of the Social  Security program for their employees. Today, their program is very, very well- funded and there is no question about whether it's going to be funded in the out  years. It's there. That's an option out there." "So, you want to let ...
In 1981, Matagorda, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties all opted out of the Social Security program for their employees. Today, their program is very, very well-funded and there is no question about whether it’s going to be funded in years to come.