Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems (TEXPERS)

10/16/2026

Energy Infrastructure Investing: Rising Costs and Changing Market Conditions

Energy infrastructure remains an important part of the investment landscape, particularly in Texas, where major projects continue to expand along the Gulf Coast.

But rising construction costs, elevated financing expenses and questions about future supply and demand are creating challenges for energy infrastructure developers.

A July 2026 Reuters Events report highlights several of these pressures, including estimates that LNG construction labor costs have increased approximately 40% since 2020 and projections suggesting that global LNG supply could outpace demand by 2030.

For public pension trustees and investment professionals whose portfolios include energy infrastructure, these developments underscore the importance of understanding project financing, market conditions and long-term investment risks.

Read the Reuters Events report: https://zurl.co/938qU

10/14/2026

🔐 Protect your identity. Protect your retirement.

Cybercriminals target more than passwords. Personal information and retirement accounts can also be at risk.

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, TEXPERS shares practical tips for spotting phishing scams, protecting your credentials, and using multifactor authentication (MFA), along with real-world examples involving public pension systems.

Read our latest Cyber Tip: https://zurl.co/xnk9y

10/12/2026

The Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems office will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day, a federal holiday recognized annually on the second Monday in October. President Donald J. Trump issued the official proclamation for Columbus Day 2026. Regular business operations will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

10/06/2026

During Fire Prevention Week, TEXPERS recognizes the firefighters and fire prevention professionals who help protect Texas communities every day.
From emergency response to prevention, education and public service, these professionals play a vital role in keeping Texans safe and supporting the communities they serve.
We are proud to recognize their dedication, sacrifice and commitment to public service across our state.
Thank you to the people behind this important work.

10/05/2026

Public Service Behind Public Service
During Customer Service Week, TEXPERS recognizes the pension-system professionals who answer questions, process retirements, explain benefits and help public employees make sense of some of the most important decisions of their working lives.
Their work may happen behind the scenes, but its impact is felt every day by the people who serve our communities across Texas.
Thank you to the benefits counselors, retirement specialists, administrative teams and other member-service professionals who bring patience, knowledge and care to public service.
Celebrating the people who serve those who serve Texas.

09/25/2026

Public pension learning goes beyond pensions. Explore upcoming events on compensation, leadership, retirement security, strategic planning and advocacy in our latest Education & Events roundup. https://zurl.co/YdJvV

09/24/2026

📅 Texas Pension Review Board Meetings | Sept. 30

The Texas Pension Review Board will hold its next Board Meeting and Investment Committee Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.

🕙 Board Meeting: 10 a.m.
📊 Investment Committee:*2 p.m., or upon adjournment of the Board Meeting, whichever occurs later.

TEXPERS members and others who follow Texas public pension policy and oversight can review the meeting agendas in advance:

🔗 Board Meeting Agenda: https://zurl.co/ETq8D

🔗 Investment Committee Agenda: https://zurl.co/YFZdK

Stay informed about the issues shaping Texas public retirement systems.

09/24/2026

Executive Director: The Austin Police Retirement System (APRS) is seeking an experienced and trusted leader to serve as its next Executive Director. The position will provide strategic and operational leadership for a public retirement system serving approximately 1,600 active members and more than 1,400 annuitants. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the ED will lead a seven-person team and oversee the System's operational, financial, and organizational performance.

This is an opportunity for a thoughtful, experienced leader to shape the System's long-term direction while ensuring strong day-to-day ex*****on, exceptional member service, and the continued sustainability of APRS. The ED will serve as a trusted partner to the Board and a visible representative of the System, building strong relationships with members, staff, City officials, regulators, consultants, and other stakeholders.

APRS' mission is to serve its membership and protect the retirement benefits of past, present, and future members of the System. View the Position Specifications here (or copy the link in your browser): https://zurl.co/hJVoz.

To apply, please email your resume to [email protected].

Cummings Leadership Search https://zurl.co/Sp7y6.

09/23/2026

Update: A second remembrance for veteran Texas lobbyist R. Clint Smith is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at Eagle’s Trace Retirement Village in Houston.

Smith, who died Sept. 8 at age 82, spent 54 years in government affairs and worked across 27 Texas legislative sessions.

Read more about his life and career: https://zurl.co/h6kEP

Remembering R. Clint Smith, a respected Texas lobbyist whose 54-year career spanned 27 legislative sessions and 25 years with HillCo Partners.

09/21/2026

Good advocacy begins long before a legislative session opens.

Texas public pension systems serve the people who keep our communities moving. Their stories—and their value to retirees, families and local economies—deserve to be understood.

At the 2026 TEXPERS Legislative Advocacy Workshop, trustees and administrators will learn how to communicate those stories effectively and build an actionable advocacy plan ahead of the 2027 Texas legislative session.

Attendees will take home:

✅ A step-by-step advocacy planning guide
✅ A customizable one-page system explainer
✅ The digital 2026 TEXPERS Legislative Guidebook
✅ Practical preparation for conversations with legislators and staff

Join us Oct. 27–28, 2026, at the Hyatt Centric Congress Austin.

System Members: $150
Nonmember systems: $195

Learn more and register: https://zurl.co/zwdkx

Nonmember systems may contact [email protected] to register.