Two New Cities Join TMRS April 1

TMRS welcomes the cities of Jarrell and Smiley as new participating cities on April 1.

Established in 1909 and incorporated in 2001, the City of Jarrell is 45 minutes north of Austin in rapidly growing Williamson County. Since 2000, the population has swelled with the growth in central Texas, increasing over 280%.

Established in the early 1870s and incorporated in 1949, the south-central Texas city of Smiley is in Gonzalez County at the juncture of US Highway 87 and FM 108. During the 1930s, the community was given the title of the world’s largest poultry center.

These additions bring the total participating cities to 926. TMRS is thrilled to have these cities join the system!

HELPS Payment Process Changing on April 1

Starting April 1, TMRS will no longer deduct health insurance premiums from public safety retirees’ benefit payments. Enrolled retirees need to contact their insurance provider (either the city or third-party provider) for instructions on how to pay premiums directly to them.

To learn more about this change, click here. For questions about HELPS premium payments, call the Member Service Center at 800-924-8677.

2022 Member Account Statements Mailed

Starting March 9, 2022 Member Account Statements are being posted to MyTMRS and mailed according to the ZIP Code schedule below. Login to MyTMRS to view your Statement.

TMRS Honored by Texas Legislature

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. 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.

TMRS Welcomes the Cities of Nevada, Beasley and Alma

The cities of Nevada, Beasley, and Alma joined TMRS on March 1 to bring the total participating cities to 924.

Nevada, an “Old town with new vision,” is poised for the future in the southeastern corner of rapidly growing Collin County. The Fort Bend County City of Beasley is located near the intersection of several transport crossroads, including the Southern Pacific Railroad. Finally, the City of Alma, once an important stagecoach station along the Waxahachie-Marshall line, is now part of flourishing Ellis County.

TMRS welcomes these communities to its growing number of participating cities!

Grand Saline: One of TMRS' First Participating Cities

To celebrate TMRS’ 75th anniversary, we will be showcasing our first eight member cities throughout the year. This month, we’re highlighting the East Texas city of Grand Saline, which is located about 70 miles east of Dallas.

Since the area was first settled by the Caddo and Cherokee Indians, life in Grand Saline has revolved around the large salt deposits located there. In the 1930s, up to 500 tons of salt per day were produced in the salt mines of Grand Saline. This 250-million-year-old salt dome is the largest in the United States and extends 20,000 feet below ground. We are honored that a city of such rich history and natural wonder has been our partner for the past 75 years.

Register for a TMRS Webinar

Want to learn more about TMRS? Register for an upcoming webinar that covers everything you need to know about your TMRS retirement benefits. View the schedule and reserve your spot today. Registration is free.

Retirement Benefit Statements Available

Retirement Benefit Statements are now available in MyTMRS, and paper statements have been mailed. To stop receiving paper statements, log into MyTMRS and select “E-mail notification only” in your Communications Preferences.

If you have questions, call TMRS’ Member Service Center at 800-924-8677.

Denison: One of TMRS' First Participating Cities

To celebrate TMRS’ 75th anniversary, we will be showcasing our first eight participating cities throughout the year. This month, we’re highlighting the city of Denison, which is located 50 miles north of Dallas, along the Oklahoma-Texas border. It is a town of unique historical significance.

In 1890, President Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in a modest two-story house in downtown Denison. But the city is more than a historical footnote. It is a place of immense natural beauty.

From the Dwight D. Eisenhower state park, to the nearby Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge on lake Taxoma, Denison is one of Texas’ most beautiful small towns. For all these reasons and more, we are honored to count Denison among our participating cities. We want to thank them for being our partner for these past 75 years.

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.

Throughout 2023, TMRS will highlight its participating cities and share Member stories online and in our newsletters. If you would like to tell us how TMRS has impacted your life, please send your story to the communications team at TMRS.