Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) Profile

The Employees Retirement System of Texas manages the state’s employee retirement system, offering defined-benefit pensions along with optional savings plans. The system plays a central role in overseeing health insurance and related benefits for eligible active and retired state employees.

Employees Retirement System of Texas Agency Profile – GovExperts
AGENCY HEAD
Porter Wilson — Executive Director

2026–27 State Appropriations


CategoryFY 2026FY 2027
Total (All Funds)$13,750,000$13,750,000
General Revenue$13,750,000$13,750,000
GR – Dedicated$0$0
Federal Funds$0$0
Other Funds$0$0
Number of FTEs470475

Legislative Oversight Committees


These committees exercise budgetary and policy oversight of the Employees Retirement System of Texas

Committee NameLink
House Pensions, Investments, and Financial ServicesView
House AppropriationsView
Senate FinanceView
Senate FinanceView

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