PlanID,PlanName_x,ShortName,PlanDescription,IsPublished,AssetSize,FiscalYear,PlanClassification,PlanId,PlanName_y,UAALPayrollRatio,UAALPercent
424,Retirement Plan for Citizens Medical Center,Citizens Med Center,Retirement Plan for Citizens Medical Center is a defined benefit pension plan within the Texas Hospital Association. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.,1,Huge,2018,810,424,Retirement Plan for Citizens Medical Center,-0.12150000000000001,-0.007000000216066
278,Plano Retirement Security Plan,Plano Ret Security,The Plano Retirement Security Plan is a  defined benefit pension plan that provides retirement benefits. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.,1,Huge,2018,810,278,Plano Retirement Security Plan,-0.0077,-0.000500000023748
336,Texas Emergency Services Retirement System,TESRS,"TESRS was initially created in 1977 by the 65th Legislature as the Statewide Volunteer Fire Fighter’s Retirement Act. In 2005, the System was renamed the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System. TESRS was previously administered by the Office of the Fire Fighters' Pension Commissioner. It became a standalone state agency effective September 1, 2013, with the passing of Senate Bill 220. TESRS covers volunteer fire fighters and emergency services personnel in 238 member departments.  The system was created as a funded alternative to numerous local volunteer plans operated under the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA). The state pays some of the costs of administering this fund and has a statutory obligation to contribute an amount not to exceed 1/3 of fire department contributions to the extent the system needs the funds in order to be actuarially sound.",1,Huge,2018,Statewide,336,Texas Emergency Services Retirement System,0.0,nan
421,JPS Pension Plan - Tarrant County Hospital District,JPS Tarrant Co Hosp,JPS Pension Plan - Tarrant County Hospital District is a defined benefit pension plan within the Texas Hospital Association. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.,1,Huge,2018,810,421,JPS Pension Plan - Tarrant County Hospital District,0.0689,0.017799999564886003
281,Port of Houston Authority Retirement Plan,Port of Houston,"The Port of Houston Authority Retirement Plan is a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan that provides for normal retirement benefits upon reaching the age of 65 and has provisions for early retirement, death and disability benefits. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.",1,Huge,2018,810,281,Port of Houston Authority Retirement Plan,0.0981,0.012699999846518002
221,Law Enforcement & Custodial Officer Supplemental Retirement Fund,LECOSRF,"LECOSRF was created by the Texas Legislature in 1979. It is a supplemental plan to ERS, and is administered by ERS. Membership is limited to law enforcement officers who have been commissioned by the Department of Public Safety, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Parks and Wildlife Department, and those members whose commissions are recognized by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education. Membership is also provided to custodial officers employed by the Texas Department of Corrections and Parole Officers, and certified by the department as having direct contact with inmates. The supplemental benefits are available to any employee who completes 20 years of service in an eligible position. All revisions in funding, benefits, membership eligibility, and creditable service under LECOSRF require legislative approval.",1,Huge,2018,Statewide,221,Law Enforcement & Custodial Officer Supplemental Retirement Fund,0.29660000000000003,-0.00019999999494700003
351,University Health System Pension Plan,Univ Health System,The University Health System Pension Plan (San Antonio) is a defined benefit pension plan which covers substantially all full-time and part-time employees of its sponsor and provides for pension and death benefits. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.,1,Huge,2018,810,351,University Health System Pension Plan,0.3914,0.02140000090003
205,Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two,JRS II,"Judicial Retirement System (JRS) II is a retirement plan for state judges and justices who took office after August 31, 1985. This plan is administered by ERS. All revisions in funding, benefits, membership eligibility, and creditable service under JRS II require legislative approval.",1,Huge,2018,Statewide,205,Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two,0.5082,0.022900000214576003
96,Dallas County Hospital District Retirement Income Plan,Dallas Co Hosp,The Dallas County Hospital District Retirement Income Plan is a defined benefit pension plan. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.,1,Huge,2018,810,96,Dallas County Hospital District Retirement Income Plan,0.547,0.032299999147653004
335,Texas County & District Retirement System,TCDRS,"TCDRS was established in 1967 and provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits to 798 Texas counties and districts, including water, hospital, appraisal and emergency service districts. TCDRS is a savings-based plan where the benefit is based on how much a member has saved over the course of their career and employer matching at retirement. Although created by the Texas Legislature, TCDRS does not receive funding from the State of Texas. Each plan is funded independently by the county or district, its employees, and investment earnings. Plan sponsors (participating counties and districts) are required to pay 100% of their required contribution every year. The decision to participate in social security is made at the employer, not system, level. Some employers participate in social security, some do not.",1,Huge,2018,Statewide,335,Texas County & District Retirement System,0.5761000000000001,0.056099999696016006
338,Texas Municipal Retirement System,TMRS,"TMRS was established in 1947 and is an agent multiple-employer retirement system which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for employees of 888 municipalities in the state. Although created by the Texas Legislature, TMRS does not receive funding from the State of Texas. Member municipalities may voluntarily join the system, and municipalities that participate in TMRS have their own retirement plans within the general framework of the TMRS Act. Plan provisions may vary from city to city depending upon the options selected by each individual municipality. Participating municipalities are required to pay 100% of their required contribution every year and may elect to make additional contributions to help offset future adverse experience and/or pay liabilities faster.  Municipalities may modify their benefits to meet their individual needs. Each plan in TMRS is funded independently by the municipalities, its employees and investment earnings. The decision to participate in social security is made at the employer, not system, level. The majority of employers participate in  social security.",1,Huge,2018,Statewide,338,Texas Municipal Retirement System,0.6522,0.050700001418590004
327,Teacher Retirement System of Texas,TRS,"In November 1936, voters approved an amendment to the Texas Constitution to create a statewide teacher retirement system. TRS was officially established by the Legislature in 1937. TRS is the largest public retirement system in Texas, in both membership and assets. The system provides benefits to public school teachers, other public school employees, and higher education personnel who are not eligible for the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), or who choose not to belong to ORP. Revisions regarding benefits, contributions, and post-retirement adjustments require legislative action. The decision to participate in social security is made at the employer, not system, level. The majority of employers do not participate in social security.",1,Huge,2018,Statewide,327,Teacher Retirement System of Texas,1.0269,0.037700001150369006
117,Denton Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund,Denton FF,"Denton Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund was created under the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA). The Act provides general guidelines for fund management, including some investment restrictions, but leaves administration, plan design, contributions, and specific investments to each system’s local board. Systems operating under TLFFRA are entirely locally funded and each have their own local boards of trustees governed by state statute. ",1,Huge,2018,TLFFRA,117,Denton Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund,1.046,0.09329999983310701
299,San Antonio Fire & Police Pension Fund,San Antonio F&P,"The San Antonio Fire and Police Pension Fund was created in 1941 by an act of the 47th Legislature, and is governed by Article 6243o, Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes. The Fund is a single employer contributory defined benefit retirement plan that provides comprehensive retirement, death and disability benefits for the City of San Antonio's police officers, firefighters, retirees and their beneficiaries. ",1,Huge,2018,Muni,299,San Antonio Fire & Police Pension Fund,1.072,0.130999997258186
125,City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust,El Paso City Emps,"The City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust is a single-employer defined benefit plan and was established in accordance with authority granted by Chapter 2.64 of the El Paso City Code. The Fund is a component unit of the City of El Paso, Texas. The Fund provides retirement, death and disability benefits to participants and their beneficiaries. Substantially all full-time employees of the City are eligible to participate in the Plan, except for uniformed firefighters and police officers who are covered under separate plans. Non-employer contributions are limited to participating employees of the Fund.",1,Huge,2018,Muni,125,City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust,1.204699999999999,0.11060000211000401
72,CPS Energy Pension Plan,CPS Energy,The CPS Energy Pension Plan (San Antonio) is a self-administered defined benefit contributory pension plan. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.,1,Huge,2018,810,72,CPS Energy Pension Plan,1.2242,0.106499999761581
169,Harris County Hospital District Pension Plan,Harris Co Hosp,The Harris County Hospital District Pension Plan is a noncontributory defined-benefit pension plan. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.,1,Huge,2018,810,169,Harris County Hospital District Pension Plan,1.2691,0.12169999629259101
230,Lower Colorado River Authority Retirement Plan,LCRA,"The Lower Colorado River Authority Retirement Plan is a  defined benefit pension plan that provides pension, disability, and death benefits. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.",1,Huge,2018,810,230,Lower Colorado River Authority Retirement Plan,1.3721,0.126100003719329
301,San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Retirement Plan,San Antonio VIA,The San Antonio VIA Metropolitan Transit Retirement Plan is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides retirement benefits. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.,1,Huge,2018,810,301,San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Retirement Plan,1.3947,0.092600002884864
21,Austin Fire Fighters Relief & Retirement Fund,Austin FF,"The Austin Fire Fighters Relief and Retirement Fund was initially created in 1937 by an Act of the 45th Legislature under the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (Article 6243e, Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes). In 1975, the 64th Legislature enacted Article 6243e-1, establishing the Fund independently in statute. The Fund is a single employer contributory defined benefit pension plan that provides retirement, disability, death and survivor benefits to firefighters employed by the City of Austin and their beneficiaries. ",1,Huge,2018,Muni,21,Austin Fire Fighters Relief & Retirement Fund,1.4113,0.12319999933242701
186,Houston MTA Workers Union Pension Plan,HMTA Union,The Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Workers Union Pension Plan is a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.,1,Huge,2018,810,186,Houston MTA Workers Union Pension Plan,1.4474,0.122100003063678
131,Employees Retirement System of Texas,ERS,"In November 1946, voters approved an amendment to the Texas Constitution to create a retirement fund for state employees. ERS was officially established by the Legislature in 1947. ERS is responsible for overseeing retirement benefits for elected state officials and state employees. Other programs  administered by ERS include the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP), TexFlex and Texa$aver. In addition, ERS acts as the administrative and investment body for the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Retirement Fund and the Judicial Retirement Systems Plans I and II. All revisions in funding, benefits, membership eligibility, and creditable service under ERS require legislative approval.",1,Huge,2018,Statewide,131,Employees Retirement System of Texas,1.6913,0.056400001049041006
104,Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board DPS Retirement Plan,DFW Airport DPS,The  Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board DPS Retirement Plan is a defined benefit retirement plan available to all public safety officers employed by Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. The plan provides employees with five or more years of service with annual pension benefits. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.,1,Huge,2018,810,104,Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board DPS Retirement Plan,1.7212,0.13969999551773002
9,Amarillo Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund,Amarillo FF,"Amarillo Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund was created under the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA). The Act provides general guidelines for fund management, including some investment restrictions, but leaves administration, plan design, contributions, and specific investments to each system’s local board. Systems operating under TLFFRA are entirely locally funded and each have their own local boards of trustees governed by state statute. ",1,Huge,2018,TLFFRA,9,Amarillo Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund,1.8569,0.069700002670288
105,Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board Retirement Plan,DFW Airport Board,The Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board Retirement Plan is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides employees with five or more years of service with annual pension benefit. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.,1,Huge,2018,810,105,Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board Retirement Plan,1.8977,0.19779999554157202
20,Austin Employees' Retirement System,Austin Emps,"COAERS was initially established in 1941 by city ordinance. In 1991, the 72nd Legislature enacted Article 6243n, Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes, establishing the system in statute. COAERS is a single employer contributory defined benefit pension plan providing retirement, disability, and death benefit programs for regular full-time employees of the City of Austin working 30 or more hours per week and their beneficiaries. COAERS does not provide benefits for the mayor, members of the City Council, or commissioned civil service police officers and firefighters. ",1,Huge,2018,Muni,20,Austin Employees' Retirement System,1.9481000000000002,0.08540000021457601
98,Dallas Employees' Retirement Fund,Dallas Emps,"The Dallas Employees' Retirement Fund was established by ordinance in November 1943 and became effective in January 1944 after ratification by the voters of the City of Dallas. The Plan derives its authority from Chapter 40A of the Dallas City Code. The Plan is a single-employer defined benefit pension plan that provides retirement, disability, and death benefits to its members, and is sponsored by the City of Dallas. All employees of the City are members in the Plan, except police officers, firefighters, elected officers, non-salaries appointee members of administrative boards or commissions, part-time employees working less than one-half time, temporary employees, individuals working under contract, and individuals whose salaries are paid in part by another government agency.",1,Huge,2018,Muni,98,Dallas Employees' Retirement Fund,2.139799999999999,0.06570000201463701
185,Houston MTA Non-Union Pension Plan,HMTA Non-Union,The Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Non-Union Pension Plan is a  noncontributory defined benefit pension plan. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.,1,Huge,2018,810,185,Houston MTA Non-Union Pension Plan,2.1578,0.19220000505447302
232,Lubbock Fire Pension Fund,Lubbock FF,"Lubbock Fire Pension Fund was created under the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA). The Act provides general guidelines for fund management, including some investment restrictions, but leaves administration, plan design, contributions, and specific investments to each system’s local board. Systems operating under TLFFRA are entirely locally funded and each have their own local boards of trustees governed by state statute. ",1,Huge,2018,TLFFRA,232,Lubbock Fire Pension Fund,2.4106,0.134499996900558
195,Irving Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund,Irving FF,"Irving Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund was created under the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA). The Act provides general guidelines for fund management, including some investment restrictions, but leaves administration, plan design, contributions, and specific investments to each system’s local board. Systems operating under TLFFRA are entirely locally funded and each have their own local boards of trustees governed by state statute. ",1,Huge,2018,TLFFRA,195,Irving Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund,2.5213,0.085299998521804
126,El Paso Firemen's Pension Fund,El Paso FF,"The El Paso Firemen & Policemen’s Pension Fund was initially created in 1920. In 1933, the 43rd Legislature enacted Article 6243b, Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes, establishing the Fund in statute. The Fund is a single employer contributory defined benefit plan, providing retirement, disability and death benefits to uniformed public safety employees of the City of El Paso and their beneficiaries. The Fund is comprised of two divisions, a Policemen’s Fund and a Firemen’s Fund, both managed by a common Board of Trustees and administrative staff. ",1,Huge,2018,Muni,126,El Paso Firemen's Pension Fund,2.6517,0.143299996852874
220,Laredo Firefighters Retirement System,Laredo FF,"Laredo Firefighter's Retirement System was created under the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA). The Act provides general guidelines for fund management, including some investment restrictions, but leaves administration, plan design, contributions, and specific investments to each system’s local board. Systems operating under TLFFRA are entirely locally funded and each have their own local boards of trustees governed by state statute. ",1,Huge,2018,TLFFRA,220,Laredo Firefighters Retirement System,2.8255,0.15199999511241902
127,El Paso Police Pension Fund,El Paso Police,"The El Paso Firemen & Policemen's Pension Fund was initially created in 1920. In 1933, the 43rd Legislature enacted Article 6243b, Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes, establishing the Fund in statute. The Fund is a single employer contributory defined benefit plan, providing retirement, disability and death benefits to uniformed public safety employees of the City of El Paso and their beneficiaries. The Fund is comprised of two divisions, a Policemen’s Fund and a Firemen’s Fund, both managed by a common Board of Trustees and administrative staff. ",1,Huge,2018,Muni,127,El Paso Police Pension Fund,2.8449999999999998,0.15019999444484702
188,Houston Police Officers' Pension System,Houston Police,"HPOPS was created in 1947 by an act of the 50th Legislature, and is governed by Article 6243g-4, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes. The System is a single employer contributory defined benefit pension plan covering police officers employed full time by the City of Houston that provides for service, disability and death benefits for eligible members and their beneficiaries.",1,Huge,2018,Muni,188,Houston Police Officers' Pension System,3.045299999999999,0.18310000002384103
89,Corpus Christi Fire Fighters' Retirement System,Corpus Christi FF,"Corpus Christi Fire Fighter's Retirement Fund was created under the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA). The Act provides general guidelines for fund management, including some investment restrictions, but leaves administration, plan design, contributions, and specific investments to each system’s local board. Systems operating under TLFFRA are entirely locally funded and each have their own local boards of trustees governed by state statute. ",1,Huge,2018,TLFFRA,89,Corpus Christi Fire Fighters' Retirement System,3.057,0.18269999325275402
187,Houston Municipal Employees Pension System,Houston Muni,"HMEPS was created in 1943 by an act of the 48th Legislature, and codified under Article 6243g, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes. The System was recodified by the 77th Texas Legislature in 2001 under Article 6243h, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes. The System is a multiple-employer defined benefit pension plan that provides service retirement, disability retirement and death benefits for all full-time municipal employees, except police officers and firefighters (other than certain police officers in the System as authorized by the Statute), elected City officials, full-time employees of the System, and eligible beneficiaries. Member contributions are split into three groups; group A contributes 8%, Group B contributes 4%, and Group D contributes 3%. City contribution rates are based on a two-part statutory funding requirement consisting of the 2016 UAAL amortized over a closed 30-year period paid on a fixed contribution schedule plus an amount determined in each subsequent Risk Sharing Valuation Study (RSVS) that includes normal cost and amortization of additional gains and losses. As of the 7/1/2020 RSVS city contributions were 8.41% of payroll plus $138.2 million.",1,Huge,2018,Muni,187,Houston Municipal Employees Pension System,3.3541,0.210700005292892
184,Houston Firefighters' Relief & Retirement Fund,Houston FF,"The Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund was initially created in 1937 under the authority of the Texas Local Fire Fighters’ Retirement Act. In 1975, the 64th Legislature enacted Article 6243e.2, Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes, establishing the Fund independently in statute. The Fund was recodified by the 75th Legislature in 1997 under Article 6243e.2(1), Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes. The Fund is a single-employer contributory defined benefit pension plan covering firefighters employed by the City of Houston that provides retirement, disability and death benefits to eligible members and their beneficiaries. Prior to 1988, the City of Houston provided the staff and financing for the daily administration of the Fund; effective July 1, 1988, the Board of Trustees assumed full responsibility for Fund administration.",1,Huge,2018,Muni,184,Houston Firefighters' Relief & Retirement Fund,3.3777,0.15250000357627802
107,DART Employees' Defined Benefit Retirement Plan & Trust,DART Emps,"The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Employees' Defined Benefit Retirement Plan & Trust is a defined benefit pension plan that provides retirement, death, and disability benefits. The plan is authorized under Chapter 810 of the Government Code with the authority to determine plan provisions locally.",1,Huge,2018,810,107,DART Employees' Defined Benefit Retirement Plan & Trust,3.4124,0.38170000910758906
22,Austin Police Retirement System,Austin Police,"The Austin Police Retirement System was initially created in 1979 under city ordinance. In 1991, the 72nd Legislature enacted Article 6243n-1, Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes, establishing the system in statute. The System is a single employer contributory defined benefit pension plan providing retirement, death, disability and withdrawal benefits to plan members and their beneficiaries. Members include all cadets upon enrollment in the Austin Police Academy, and commissioned law enforcement officers employed by the City of Austin Police Department, as well as full time employees of the City of Austin Police Retirement System.",1,Huge,2018,Muni,22,Austin Police Retirement System,3.4208,0.09329999983310701
140,Fort Worth Employees' Retirement Fund,Fort Worth Emps,"The Fort Worth Employees' Retirement Fund was initially created in 1945 by city ordinance. In 2007, the 80th Legislature enacted Article 6243i, Vernon's Civil Statutes, establishing the Fund independently in statute. The Fort Worth Employees’ Retirement Fund is a multi-employer cost sharing defined benefit pension plan covering all regular employees, police officers and firefighters employed full time by the City of Fort Worth. ",1,Huge,2018,Muni,140,Fort Worth Employees' Retirement Fund,4.355,0.182899996638298
26,Beaumont Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund,Beaumont FF,"Beaumont Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund was created under the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA). The Act provides general guidelines for fund management, including some investment restrictions, but leaves administration, plan design, contributions, and specific investments to each system’s local board. Systems operating under TLFFRA are entirely locally funded and each have their own local boards of trustees governed by state statute. ",1,Huge,2018,TLFFRA,26,Beaumont Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund,4.5743,0.10800000280141801
102,Dallas Police & Fire Pension System-Combined Plan,Dallas P&F,"The Dallas Police & Fire Pension System was initially created in 1916 under city ordinance. In 1933, the 43rd Legislature enacted 6243a, Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes, establishing the System in statute. The System was restated and continued in 1989 by an Act of the 71st Legislature under Article 6243a-1. The System is a single employer contributory defined benefit plan providing retirement, survivor, and disability benefits to the uniformed public safety employees of the City of Dallas and their beneficiaries.",1,Huge,2018,Muni,102,Dallas Police & Fire Pension System-Combined Plan,6.8039000000000005,0.38949999213218606