TRS Board honors former trustee for service

The TRS Board of Trustees honored former trustee Nanette Sissney during its April meeting, approving a resolution honoring her 17 years of service.

Sissney, a longtime TCTA member from Whitesboro ISD and former TCTA state president, is the TRS Board's longest serving vice chair in the 21st century. Sissney held the post from October 2009 to April 2016 and from November 2017 to January 2025, when her term on the TRS Board ended.

"Being a public educator for 32 years and serving on the TRS Board has been a tremendous experience for me," Sissney said. "It was apparent when I attended my very first meeting that this board existed to serve its members. Retirement security for its 2-plus million members is an awesome responsibility and it will continue to be the driving force for this body. It is our mission - period. … Serving has been an honor and privilege."

TRS moves into new building May 20

During the April 10-11 meeting, trustees received an update on completion of TRS's new Austin headquarters, known as the Bravo building. The member center opens to the public on May 20. Click here for more from TRS on the move.

Along with a new building, TRS also plans to rollout an update to its website, trs.texas.gov, this month.

TRS-ActiveCare rates to be set in June

TRS Executive Director Brian Guthrie gave board members an update on the pension fund's health, saying it remains in solid shape despite current economic uncertainty.

Guthrie also provided an update on TRS-related bills moving through the Texas Legislature, including a request for $450 million to limit TRS-ActiveCare premium increases. Because TRS must wait on the legislature, the board has scheduled a special meeting on June 3 to discuss and set ActiveCare rates for the 2025-26 school year.

The next regular TRS Board meeting is July 17-18 in Austin.

Voting ends May 5 for active employee seat on TRS Board

An election for the TRS Board of Trustees public school district employee position ends May 5. The position will be appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott from a list of the three candidates who receive the most votes. The term on the TRS Board begins as early as Sept. 1, 2025, and ends Aug. 31, 2031.

Eligible current employees of a public school district, charter school or regional education service center were sent voting instructions in mid-March. Click here for more information, including a look at the candidates.