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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 13, 2020

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2020

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Seeks Nominations for Public School District Employee Trustee Election

AUSTIN – TRS is now accepting nominations for eligible members to qualify as candidates for the election of the Public School District Employee position on the TRS Board of Trustees. The term begins as early as Sept. 1, 2021 and ends Aug. 31, 2027.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 26, 2020

Heather Traeger promoted to General Counsel of Teacher Retirement System of Texas

AUSTIN – The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Traeger to the position of General Counsel. Traeger moves into her new role from Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2021

New Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Publication Shows the Value of Pension and Health Care Benefits

Austin – A new publication from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) illustrates the positive impacts that TRS’ annuity payments have on the lives of members and the Texas economy. In addition, the brochure details the benefits that TRS’ health insurance plans bring to the state.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2021

Teacher Retirement System of Texas Moves Forward with Ombuds Role

AUSTIN—Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is moving forward with a plan to hire the agency’s first-ever ombudsman (“ombuds”). While TRS’ Board of Trustees proactively discussed the scope of the role at its June 3 meeting, the creation of an ombudsrole comes in response to actions of the 87 th session of the Texas Legislature and the resulting Sunset Law, HB 1585.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2021

Indeed Tower Sale Releases TRS From Lease Obligation

AUSTIN - TRS has no further lease obligations as a result of the recent sale of the new Indeed Tower located in downtown Austin. Kilroy Realty Corporation of California purchased the property from an investment group that included Principal Real Estate Investors. The sale closed June 23.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 16, 2021

Governor Authorizes One-Time Supplemental Payment for Eligible TRS Retirees

AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law legislation enabling a one-time supplemental payment to eligible Teacher Retirement System members who retired on or before Dec. 31, 2020. Senate Bill 7 provides a payment to eligible retirees and beneficiaries in either the same amount of their monthly annuity or $2,400, whichever is less.