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TMRS Turns 75 in 2023

TMRS is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023. Since 1948, TMRS has provided billions of dollars in lifetime retirement benefits to hundreds of thousands of Texans.

Beginning with eight participating cities, TMRS is now the retirement system of choice for more than 920 Texas cities. TMRS currently serves more than 210,000 Members and prudently manages $35 billion in Trust Fund assets.

You can also read our special 75th anniversary publication here.


Honored by the Texas House of Representatives

On February 28, Texas state Representative Rafael Anchia, former chair of the House Pensions, Investments and Financial Services Committee, introduced House Concurrent Resolution No. 66 that recognized TMRS’ 75th anniversary of TMRS. The Resolution passed unanimously. Members of TMRS’ Senior Staff were in attendance and acknowledged for their hard work on behalf of TMRS Members.

You can read the full resolution here and watch the video above.

We are also honored to have been recognized by Governor Abbott for our many years of service.

You can view the Governor's certificate of recognition here.

Share Your Story

We want to hear from you! For TMRS’ 75th anniversary, we will be showcasing the participating cities and Members who have helped make TMRS one of the most respected public pension plans in the country. If you have a story you would like to share about TMRS, please email the communications team at TMRS.

Any questions about your account can be directed to our Member Services Center at (800) 924-8677.

 

What Our Members Say About TMRS

A check faithfully and on time for the rest of my life. Not too shabby.
J.O
Many, many thanks fro helping so many people retire/prepare to retire (at least fairly) comfortably with your contributions and yearly TMRS seminar...
J.D.
Just would like to thank TMRS. I would not know what I would have done without them. It has been a blessing, thanks so much.
W.R.
You just can't beat a defined benefit pension!
J.E.
In retirement I am able to enjoy a great life without worry about finances.

Thanks so much for hanging with me and allowing me to enjoy life.
L.L.
I'm not sure what it entails to keep TMRS on top but apparently you do and I cannot thank you enough!
M.H.

You can read more testimonials here.

TMRS Through The Years