The Texas Emergency Services Retirement System (TESRS) is a state agency that administers a pension System for emergency services departments across the state. In addition to retirement benefits, active members are covered by survivor and disability benefits and may be eligible for a tuition benefit. ​

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Our Mission

“To provide secure and meaningful benefits for members and their families, to prudently manage assets, and to retain and recruit additional members by offering a cost-effective solution to the sponsoring entities.” ​

 

​We are mindful of these core values in our fiduciary role of protecting our members’ benefits:

Trustworthy and ethical behavior

Efficient and effective operation

Secure management of assets

Respectful interaction with all shareholders

Steadfast commitment to excellence

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Our Vision: We value the contributions of all volunteer firefighters and emergency responders for their service to local communities and seek to protect them and their families through administration of the pension system. Therefore, we actively seek to increase participation by departments so that every volunteer firefighter/emergency responder is protected by the TESRS plan.

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What is TESRS?

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• Public retirement system created in 1977 that provides a comprehensive system of benefits for volunteer, part paid, paid firefighters and emergency services personnel

• 9 Member Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor

• Contributions are paid by the local governing body on behalf of the members

• Employs Investment Managers, Consultants, Accountants, Actuaries, and Fund Custodians
   

•$120 Million Pooled Investment Fund

•3,642 Active Members

•3,865 Retirees And Beneficiaries

•17,719 Vested And Non-vested Members

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Government Code Title 8 – Public Retirement Systems Subtitle H – TESRS   Providing emergency services departments the opportunity to financially reward members for their years of dedicated service.

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• Chapter 861 - General Provisions

• Chapter 862 - Membership

• Chapter 863 - Creditable Service

• Chapter 864 - Benefits

• Chapter 865 - Administration

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