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Home→Agencies→Public Pensions→Texas

State Public Pensions in Texas

Two systems cover most Texas public employees: the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) for state agency employees and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) for public educators and many higher-education employees. Survivor and death benefits depend on whether the member was active or retired, the payment option elected, and the beneficiary on file.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Public Pensions

Texas

ers.texas.gov→

Administering agency

Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) and Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Phone877-275-4377
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026

State Public Pensions in Texas: key facts

Systems
Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) for state employees; Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) for public-school and many higher-education employees.
Retiree death
The continuing benefit depends on the retirement payment option the member elected. A maximum single-life (period-certain or standard) option may end at death, while a survivor option continues a benefit to the named beneficiary.
Active-member death
A death benefit or survivor allowance may be payable to the designated beneficiary, with amounts that depend on the member's service and the system's rules.
Contacts
ERS: 877-275-4377. TRS: 1-800-223-8778.

When someone dies

Steps after a death in Texas

4-step process for Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) and Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).

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Public Pensions

Texas

ers.texas.gov→

Administering agency

Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) and Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Phone877-275-4377
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026