ActuarialCostMethod,AssetSize,AssumptionInflation,AssumptionInterestRate,AssumptionPayrollGrowthRate,ContributionType,FiscalYear,PlanClassification,PlanId,PlanName,PlanID,PlanName_x,ShortName,PlanDescription,IsPublished,Net,PlanName_y,YearNumber
EAN,Huge,0.025,0.0675,0.03,,2015,Statewide,338,Texas Municipal Retirement System,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.",1,0.053500000000000006,Texas Municipal Retirement System,10
EAN,Under10MM,0.03,0.08,0.035,,2015,Statewide,335,Texas County & District Retirement System,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.",1,0.055200000000000006,Texas County & District Retirement System,10
Ultimate EAN,Huge,0.035,0.08,0.035,,2015,Statewide,221,Law Enforcement & Custodial Officer Supplemental Retirement Fund,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.",1,0.0604,Law Enforcement & Custodial Officer Supplemental Retirement Fund,10
Ultimate EAN,Huge,0.035,0.08,0.035,,2015,Statewide,131,Employees Retirement System of Texas,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.",1,0.0604,Employees Retirement System of Texas,10
EAN,Huge,0.035,0.08,0.035,,2015,Statewide,205,Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two,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.",1,0.0604,Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two,10
EAN,Huge,0.035,0.0775,nan,Other,2015,Statewide,336,Texas Emergency Services Retirement System,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.",1,0.061200000000000004,Texas Emergency Services Retirement System,10
Ultimate EAN,Huge,0.025,0.08,0.025,,2015,Statewide,327,Teacher Retirement System of Texas,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.",1,0.062040000000000005,Teacher Retirement System of Texas,10