What is TESRS?
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Rules Outline Actions
Considered Revocation of Participation
Political subdivisions that are considering abolishing or not funding their volunteer fire departments participating in the TESRS pension system may trigger one of the events that are considered by rule as revocation of participation. Revocation comes with a revocation charge determined by the system actuary.
New rules 34 Texas Administrative Code §§304.2 were published in the Texas Register on July 10, 2020 that allow a Participating Department to revoke its election to participate in the pension system. Revocation must occur in a manner that protects the actuarial soundness of the pension system.
To read the published rules, click on the link below to access the Texas Administrative Code and click on Chapter 304:
Click on the link below for an outline of the Departmental Revocation Process:
Departmental Revocation Process
Click on the link below for instructions regarding the required Notice of Intent:
Email questions about departmental revocation to info@tesrs.texas.gov .
Online Training Option for Participating Departments
For many departments in Texas,
providing in-house training and department meetings have been halted or reduced
due to concerns about the Coronavirus and COVID-19.
The annual tabulation of qualified
service for TESRS members includes completion of 20 hours of training. If approved by the department, members can complete online training
hours to satisfy the qualified service requirement.
TESRS provides the information below from TEEX about its online continuing education program. Use the hyperlinks to learn more about TEEX online training as an option for your department members.
TEEX Online Training Courses
In today’s world of limited contact, physical distancing and restrictions on travel, e-learning has ceased to be just an alternative for many organizations. Online training courses can be taken in multiple sittings, and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to better accommodate busy schedules. In a mobile world, training is available to take on the road, in the café, at home, or any place with an internet-accessible computer.
TEEX Online CE Courses have been designed using instructional best practices with interactive participation, which results in higher levels of cognitive engagement and retention.
Stay Safe
Though efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 have restricted our travel for on-site meetings, TESRS staff are available to support our members, departments, and Local Boards. Call TESRS at 800-919-3372 if you need assistance.