Effective September 1, 20124, active Teacher Retirement System (TRS) members will experience an increase in deduction from their paycheck from the current 6.4% to 6.7% of eligible compensation. State contribution remains at 6.8% in current fiscal year.

The required increase was approved in the 83^rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1458-TRS Benefits and Contributions.

For more information, please contact TRS at 1-800-223-8778 and visit the following TRS link:

 http://www.trs.state.tx.us/about/documents/new_laws_affecting_members.pdf