Teacher Retirement System administers a defined benefit retirement plan that is a qualified pension trust under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The pension trust fund provides service and disability retirement, as well as death and survivor benefits, to eligible Texas public education employees and their beneficiaries. 
 
Retirement benefits are financed by member and state contributions, employer contributions in some circumstances, and through investment earnings of the pension trust fund. Tyler ISD participates in the Texas Teacher Retirement System as authorized by law.
 
Please select the links below for additional information regarding your retirement plan with the Texas Teacher Retirement System.

• Retirement Program
• Teacher Retirement System Benefits Handbook

Tyler ISD offers two different deferred compensation/tax sheltered annuity plans for retirement purposes. The voluntary tax deferred plans are 403(b) and 457(b). Employees may participate in one or both plans. Please select from the links below to obtain additional information and enrollment.

• 403(b) Enrollment and Web Access Guide
• 403(b) Salary Deferral and Investment Election Agreement Form
• 403(b) Transfer Request Form
• 403(b) Universal Availability Notice (details, enrollment procedures, provider options)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Contact for 457(b): David Cook, VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. - 903.733.4262