When TRS receives the certified copy of the domestic relations order (DRO) , TRS will review the order to determine whether it meets all criteria established by laws and rules to be a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). If it does, the order is …
TRS requires both parties to submit verification of social security numbers when submiting the certified domestic relations order (DRO). TRS must receive both the participant’s and participant’s spouse’s or former spouse’s social security numbers. The …
When preparing the model order to divide TRS retirement plan benefits, you do not need any retirement estimates or account information to complete the order. If you wish to have TRS estimate the dollar amounts that will ultimately be used in the …
It will not be necessary to send a copy of the divorce decree to TRS if TRS retirement plan benefits are not divided. Only when the spouse or former spouse is awarded an interest in the participant’s TRS retirement plan benefits is a certified domestic …
In order to terminate a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) at TRS, the parties must return to the court that entered the original order and obtain an order from the court that withdraws or supersedes the QDRO. This is known as an Order to Vacate. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2025 Teacher Retirement System of Texas Welcomes New Board Trustee following Appointment by Governor Abbott Outgoing Trustee and Vice Chair to be Honored for her Significant Service AUSTIN – A new trustee will join …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 3, 2015 TRS TO OPEN LONDON OFFICE AUSTIN - The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is opening an office in London, the first international office for the pension fund. The office is expected to increase the number of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 1, 2017 TRS Announces New Executive Investments Team AUSTIN –Jerry Albright, recently named the new chief investment officer (CIO) for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), has announced his new executive team that …