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Home→Agencies→Public Pensions→Texas→When someone dies

State Public Pensions in Texas: when someone dies

A 4-step process for Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) and Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) after a death in Texas.

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

Steps to take

  1. Identify whether the deceased was a member of ERS or TRS.
  2. Report the death to the correct system so the member's pension payments stop — ERS at 877-275-4377 or TRS at 1-800-223-8778.
  3. Confirm the beneficiary designation on file and ask what survivor or death benefit is payable.
  4. Provide a copy of the death certificate and file the survivor or death-benefit claim with the documents the system requires.

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

Phone: 877-275-4377

Visit the agency website →

Frequently asked questions

Contact the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) at 877-275-4377 for a state agency employee, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) at 1-800-223-8778 for a public educator. Each system handles survivor and death-benefit claims for its members.

The benefit that continues depends on the payment option the retiree elected at retirement. A survivor option continues a monthly benefit to the named beneficiary, while a maximum single-life or period-certain option may pay a lump sum or end at death.

ERS and TRS may pay a death benefit or survivor allowance to the designated beneficiary when an active member dies before retirement. The amount depends on the member's service and the system's rules.

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