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TRS is one of the largest public pension funds in the U.S. – ranking number six by size of comparable pension funds. This summer, your fund had a market value of more than $155 billion. The good news for Texas is that a portion of those dollars is …

Quick Reads January 2022   The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. Thinking about retirement is just the beginning. It’s time to dive in and familiarize yourself with the options available to you. Together, we can make sure …

Quick Reads September 2023   ​​ Up for a quick math problem?  As of March 31, 2023, your pension trust fund had a market value of $185.4 billion (latest publicly available values).​ Three months earlier (New Year's Day, January 1, 2023), it was worth …

Quick Reads October 2023   ​​​ Artificial Intelligence (AI) is getting a lot of buzz. You’ve probably heard of this phenomenon where computer systems are being developed to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence –like speech recognition, …

Quick Reads November 2023   ​​​ When you read about the performance of stock markets (stocks are also called equities), you'll likely see mentions of how any given stock exchange or group of stocks is doing compared to earlier time periods and other …

Your input counts! Beginning this summer, a third-party vendor will conduct the annual TRS Member Satisfaction Survey to help us learn how we can best serve you.

Diversification Framework Long-term asset allocation and risk guides Asset Allocation and Risk Parameters The TRS board of trustees sets long-term asset allocation and risk parameters. The board also approves the investment policy which guides staff in …

How can I determine if selecting a PLSO will meet my needs? Each member may have unique needs in retirement. It is important to note that selecting a PLSO distribution results in a permanent reduction of a retiree's monthly annuity. Members should …