The Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees adopts rules to implement pertinent legislation. They include matters over which the board is given authority by statutes and those where the meaning of the law is not readily apparent. These rules should be used in conjunction with other applicable provisions of law.
Proposed rules include new rules, amended rules, and repeals of existing rules. TRS provides 30 days’ notice of the intention to adopt a rule before adopting the rule.
Because of recent legislation, and in alignment with TRS’ ongoing commitment to providing information in a clear and concise way, a plain language summary is provided below in both English and Spanish of proposed rules published in the Texas Register (for proposed rules after Sept. 1, 2023).
Note: Adopted rules are published in the Texas Administrative Code (Code) on their effective dates. By using the links below, you may leave the TRS website and go to other Texas state government websites.
Four-Year Rule Review
TRS has begun its four-year rule review process. In this process, TRS will review all rules in Chapters 21 through 51 of TRS' rules to determine, at a minimum, whether the reasons for initially adopting each rule continue to exist. A copy of TRS' Notice of Intention to Review its rules can be found here. You can find all of TRS' existing rules here. TRS will accept public comments on any rule under review until July 6, 2026. Comments submitted after July 6, 2026 will not be considered.
Regulatory Efficiency Review
TRS is now seeking public comment on its Regulatory Efficiency Review (RER). The RER was developed by TRS in coordination with the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office. The RER can be found here.
The RER presents 85 assessments that include potential rule changes recommended by TRS, TREO, or both that may proceed in the coming months with the goal of reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens or unnecessary rules.
Comments on any of the assessments or regarding any additional potential rule changes that should be included in the RER may be submitted to RERComments@trs.texas.gov. Alternatively, comments may be submitted via mail to Brian Guthrie, Executive Director, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, PO Box 149676, Austin, Texas 78714.
All comments must be received by no later than July 29, 2026.
Please note that this request for comments on the RER is not rulemaking. If TRS proceeds with any rulemaking based on the RER, that rulemaking will proceed in accordance with the notice-and-comment requirements for rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act.
