Texas Municipal Retirement System
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Texas Municipal Retirement System


Texas Municipal Retirement System
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Over fifty years of retirement security for municipal employees

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This page is your resource for up-to-date information on issues affecting member cities.


Latest Changes at TMRS


At its December meeting, the TMRS Board approved changes to the actuarial cost method and amortization period. In addition, they adopted the results of the actuarial experience study (including a 7% investment income assumption) and set an eight-year phase-in of contribution rates. For more details, see the documents and links below.


4/29/08

E-Bulletin • Vol 11 - TMRS Board Actions (pdf)

4/29/08

Actuarial Valuation as of December 31, 2007, including City Rates for 2009

4/23/08

E-Bulletin • Vol 10 - Board Appointments, May Rate Letters, Legislation (pdf)

4/17/08

Presentation from the first meeting of the Legislative Stakeholders Group • 2009 Legislation (pdf)

4/7/08

Updated Executive/Funding Workshop Powerpoint Presentation • TMRS Changes (pdf)

3/24/08

E-Bulletin • Vol 9 - Travel Team Expansion, Press Coverage (pdf)

2/1/08

Sample Projected Rate Letters

1/29/08

TMRS Statement on "Shortfall"

1/24/08

Flyer • TMRS in Transition (pdf) - 1-page information sheet that cities may use to address questions that are being asked about TMRS.

12/21/07

A form is now available to enable cities to make additional contributions to TMRS beginning January 1, 2008.

12/14/07

How to Handle Pension Protection Act Provisions


E-Bulletin Archive

The “TMRS E-Bulletin for Cities” goes to all city personnel listed as contacts for TMRS cities. If you need to change your contact information to ensure you are receiving the e-bulletin, send an e-mail to bulletin@tmrs.com.

2/1/08

E-Bulletin • Vol 8 - New Rate Projection, Press Coverage (pdf)

1/17/08

E-Bulletin • Vol 7 - January Letters and other TMRS News (pdf)

12/19/07

E-Bulletin • Vol 6 - Additional Contributions, HELPS, and Other Initiatives (pdf)

12/11/07

E-Bulletin • Vol 5 - Actions Taken by the TMRS Board (pdf)

11/20/07

E-Bulletin • Vol 4 - Rate Projection Scenarios Are on Their Way (pdf)

9/14/07

E-Bulletin • Vol 3- TMRS Board of Trustees Meeting (pdf)

9/6/07

E-Bulletin • Vol 2- Update on Mailings and Meetings (pdf)

8/7/07    

E-Bulletin • Vol 1 - News for City Managers and Finance Officers (pdf)


Info Mailing Archive

11/20/07

Sample Rate Projection Letter (pdf)

9/7/07

Estimated Effects of Actuarial Changes (pdf)

8/10/07

Sample Letter with Historical Data and Explanation (pdf)

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