Government Code §615.073

(a) An eligible surviving spouse of a deceased individual listed in Section 615.071 who was employed by the state is entitled to purchase or continue to purchase health insurance benefits under Chapter 1551 , Insurance Code, as provided by this subchapter. (b) An eligible surviving spouse of a deceased individual listed in Section 615.071 who was employed by a political subdivision of the state is entitled to purchase or continue to purchase health insurance benefits from the political subdivision that employed the deceased individual, including health coverage: (1) provided by or through a political subdivision under: (A) a health insurance policy or health benefit plan written by a health insurer; or (B) a self-insured health benefits plan; or (2) under Chapter 172 , Local Government Code. (c) The surviving spouse is entitled to purchase or continue to purchase health insurance coverage until the date the surviving spouse becomes eligible for federal Medicare benefits.