TESRS News

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 honor our Texas emergency services personnel by providing trusted, secure and protected benefits.​

 

​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

To honor Texas emergency services personnel by providing stable, equitable member benefits while strengthening the future of their communities through growing investments and membership.

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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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