Who Administers Local Pension Plans?
Board composition for local retirement plans varies. State law establishes board composition for plans enabled through Vernon’s Civil Statutes. The table below provides the details of the boards of trustees for those local retirement systems. Other local retirement plans determine the composition of their boards of trustees at the local level and are subject to Government Code Title 8, Chapter 802 and 810. Those provisions provide general administrative guidelines and expectations for the boards of trustees, such as producing annual financial reports and the management of the trust.
Plans with Board Membership Established in State Law
| Local Retirement Plan | Number of Members | Composition of Members | Governing Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Employees’ Retirement Fund | 6 | 4 active members 2 retirees |
Article 6243n, V.T.C.S. See Sec. 4 |
| Austin Fire Fighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund | 3 | 3 active members | Article 6243e.1, V.T.C.S. See Article 2, Sec. 2.02, 2.03 |
| Austin Police Officers’ Retirement System | 7 | 5 active members 2 retirees |
Article 6243n-1, V.T.C.S. See Article 3, Sec. 3.02, 3.03 |
| Dallas Police and Fire Pension System | 8 | 6 active members 2 retirees |
Article 6243a-1, V.T.C.S. See Article 3, Sec. 3.02, 3.03 |
| El Paso City Firemen and Policemen’s Pension Fund | 6 | 6 active members | Article 6243b, V.T.C.S. See Sec. 1 |
| Fort Worth Employees’ Retirement Fund | 7 | 4 active members 3 retirees |
Article 6243i, V.T.C.S. See part 5, Sec. 501 |
| Galveston Employees’ Pension Plan for Police | 4 | 4 active members | Article 6243p, V.T.C.S. See Article 2 |
| Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund | 6 | 5 active members 1 retiree |
Article 6243e.2(1),V.T.C.S. See Article 2 |
| Houston Municipal Employees’ Pension System | 6 | 4 active members 2 retirees |
2011 Amended and Restated Meet and Confer Agreement; supersedes outdated Article 6243h, V.T.C.S. |
| Houston Police Officers’ Pension System | 5 | 3 active members 2 retirees |
Article 6243g-4, V.T.C.S. See Sec. 3, Sec 2.01, 2.02, 2.03 |
| San Antonio Fire and Police Pension Fund | 6 | 4 active members 2 retirees |
Article 6243o, V.T.C.S. See Article 2, sec. 2.01 |
| Texas Local Fire Fighters’ Retirement Act (TLFFRA) Paid or Part-Paid | 3 | 3 active members | Article 6243e, sec. 19. V.T.C.S See Sec. 19 |
| Texas Local Fire Fighters’ Retirement Act (TLFFRA), Volunteer | 3 | 3 active members | Article 6243e, sec. 20. V.T.C.S. See Sec. 20 |