Texas Emergency Services Retirement System

About Texas Emergency Services Retirement System

Texas Emergency Services Retirement System is a company based out of 4800 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite 320, Austin, Texas 78756 The Texas Emergency Services Retirement System (TESRS) is a state agency that administers a pension System for emergency services departments across the state. In addition to retirement benefits, active members are covered by survivor and disability benefits and may be eligible for a tuition benefit. Our Mission “To provide secure and meaningful benefits for members and their families, to prudently manage assets, and to retain and recruit additional members by offering a cost-effective solution to the sponsoring entities.” We are mindful of these core values in our fiduciary role of protecting our members’ benefits: Trustworthy and ethical behavior Efficient and effective operation Secure management of assets Respectful interaction with all shareholders Steadfast commitment to excellence Our Vision: We value the contributions of all volunteer firefighters and emergency responders for their service to local communities and seek to protect them and their families through administration of the pension system. Therefore, we actively seek to increase participation by departments so that every volunteer firefighter/emergency responder is protected by the TESRS plan. What is TESRS? Public retirement system created in 1977 that provides a comprehensive system of benefits for volunteer, part paid, paid firefighters and emergency services personnel 9 Member Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor Contributions are paid by the local governing body on behalf of the members Employs Investment Managers, Consultants, Accountants, Actuaries, and Fund Custodians •$120 Million Pooled Investment Fund •3,642 Active Members •3,865 Retirees And Beneficiaries •17,719 Vested And Non-vested Members

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