Sept. 17, 2021: TRS Board Approves Plan to Save on Long-Term Operations Costs, Leave Downtown Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 17, 2021
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April 28, 2022: TRS-ActiveCare Rates Stay Flat Thanks to Additional Funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2022
TRS Board votes to ensure no premium increase in TRS-ActiveCare after the Governor’s Office identifies additional federal Covid-19 funding
AUSTIN—Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) trustees voted to approve new TRS-ActiveCare rates today, keeping rates flat for the coming plan year.
October 4, 2022: TRS Closes on Sale of Red River Property
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 4, 2022
Teacher Retirement System of Texas Closes on Successful Sale of Red River Property
AUSTIN—The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) today announced the successful sale of its Austin headquarters property on Red River in downtown Austin. The $108 million sale to a subsidiary of a publicly traded real estate investment trust completes an extensive competitive sale process to ensure the best value for the 3.8-acre property and buildings.
October 19, 2022: TRS Surpasses $1 Billion Monthly Annuity Milestone
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2022
Teacher Retirement System of Texas Surpasses $1 Billion Monthly Annuity Milestone
AUSTIN—Teacher Retirement System (TRS) has reached a significant milestone as part of its ongoing service commitment to its growing retiree population. For the first time this October, TRS exceeded more than $1 billion in a single month in annuity payments going out to more than 458,000 annuitants.
October 31, 2022: TRS Publishes 2022 Value Brochure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2022
TRS Publishes 2022 Value Brochure
AUSTIN—Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is pleased to announce the release of its new biennial value brochure, which highlights the impact of annuity and other payments on Texas’ economy.
November 8, 2022: TRS Named Top Workplace for 11th Time
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2022
Teacher Retirement System of Texas Named a Top Workplace for 11th Time
AUSTIN—For the 11th time, Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) has been named a Top Workplace in the annual Austin rankings published by the Austin American-Statesman.
November 14, 2022: TRS Opens First Regional Office in El Paso
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2022
Teacher Retirement System of Texas Expands Customer Service with First Regional Office in El Paso
El Paso, Texas —Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is pleased to announce the opening of its first regional office to better provide services to the growing number of our members who live or work in Texas Education Service Center regions 18 (Midland) and 19 (El Paso).
November 8, 2023: TRS to Issue COLA to Eligible Annuitants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2023
Teacher Retirement System to Issue COLA to Eligible Annuitants
Voter Approval Means Increased Annuities Will Go Out in January
AUSTIN — Eligible annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) will begin receiving a permanent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their monthly annuity payments beginning in January 2024. Voters approved a constitutional amendment on November 7 allowing TRS to issue the COLA. TRS will notify eligible annuitants about their annuity percentage increase.
November 8, 2023: TRS to Issue COLA to Eligible Annuitants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2023
Teacher Retirement System to Issue COLA to Eligible Annuitants
Voter Approval Means Increased Annuities Will Go Out in January
AUSTIN — Eligible annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) will begin receiving a permanent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their monthly annuity payments beginning in January 2024. Voters approved a constitutional amendment on November 7 allowing TRS to issue the COLA. TRS will notify eligible annuitants about their annuity percentage increase.