What is TPEA?

Founded in 1946 by state employees, TPEA has advocated for 70 years to promote and preserve the compensation and quality benefits that make it possible for you to devote yourself to public service.
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2019 Election of Directors for the State Board

The board currently consists of 14 Directors who serve at-large. 
The following director positions have terms ending on 8-31-19:

Julia Johnson - Retiree - Austin - Not eligible for a 2nd term
Rusty Smith - TxDOT - Lubbock - Not eligible for a 2nd term
Shirley Reynolds - Retiree - Lufkin - Eligible for a 2nd term           

Important 2019 Election Dates

04-29-2019 Nominating Committee must submit its nominations to the board. 
06-29-2019 Active Members of the Association shall elect Directors at the Annual Meeting. 

Read more about the announcement here.

House and Senate Budgets, Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bills Introduced

The base House and Senate budgets, which were released yesterday, maintain the 9.5% state contribution rate to the ERS Retirement Trust, as well as the additional contribution by general state agencies approved last session. This brings the total state contribution to 10%, the maximum allowable rate under Art. 16, §67, Texas Constitution.

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Texas Workforce by the Numbers

A statistical look at Texas' public workforce,  compiled by the Texas public Employees Association.



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Latest News

Texas Workforce by the Numbers

Posted on 1/7/2019

Proposed Amendments to the Bylaws 2018

Posted on 4/30/2018

Case Study Highlights Perils of Retirement Reform

Posted on 2/12/2018
The National Institute of Retirement Security (NIRS) recently published a case study highlighting the negative impacts experienced in Palm Beach, Florida, as a result of changes its city council made to the retirement plans for its workers.

2018 Scholarship Recipient

The Liberty Mutual Insurance/TPEA Scholarship ($500) is awarded based on special skills, scholarship abilities, community service and future employment needs. Members of TPEA, their spouses and their dependents are eligible for the award. The 2018 recipient is Joseph Luis Micus, who will be studying Medical Engineering at Texas Tech Honors College in Lubbock.

Fast Facts About TPEA
  • 15,000 active and retired state employee members across Texas
  • Founded by state employees in 1946
  • Nonunion and nonpartisan, with no national affiliation
  • $7.50 monthly dues for active state employee membership
  • $2.50 monthly dues for retired state employee membership

Links for Chapter Officers

Chapter Officers Form

Chapter Financial Report