When a TRS member earns a year of creditable service within the current TRS fiscal year, and then transitions into a less than half-time position, they must be reported as TRS-eligible for the remainder of that fiscal year (which runs through Aug. 31). …
Whenever an employee is hired or changes positions, TRS membership eligibility requirements must be applied at the time that the person is hired or the job agreement changes. If the employee was previously working in a position that was not TRS eligible, …
When you submit an ED25 record to update employee demographic information, some of the updates may require overrides by TRS. When overrides are required, your coach will request additional documentation to process the override. Please only send additional …
Performance Pay is a type of compensation category that specific employees are able to earn if they meet qualifications that were approved by the RE in advance. Performance Pay applies only to public and charter schools (see TRS Laws, Section 822.201 of …
Many TRS members work multiple jobs throughout their career in public education. A teacher might also drive a bus route, or a food service worker may also take tickets at sporting events. If neither of these additional jobs are part of the person’s …
Substitute Employment: TRS Retiree Definition TRS understands that REs may use the title of “substitute” for individuals that do not meet the TRS definition. However, please keep in mind that when reporting substitute employment to TRS, the position must …
Substitute Employment: Non-TRS Retiree Definition and Reporting Requirements TRS understands that REs may use the title of “substitute” for individuals that do not meet the TRS definition. However, please keep in mind that when reporting substitute …
September 2025 Refund Certifications A refund certification will only be sent to an RE if the member requested to refund their Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) account and has active employment in the TRS system. It’s important to complete the …