Vote between March 15 - May 5, 2023
The Election Process
Elections for two TRS Board of Trustee positions begins March 15 and ends May 5. One position will be appointed by the governor from a list of the three candidates who receive the most votes after the election by TRS retirees who are receiving benefits. The other position, an at-large seat on the board, will be appointed by the governor from a list of the three candidates who receive the most votes after the election by both TRS retirees and active members. Both appointments will be for terms starting as early as Sept. 1, 2023 and expiring on Aug. 31, 2029.
Eligible retirees will receive a ballot containing the names of candidates seeking to be appointed to the retiree position on the board. These candidates are former members who are retired and currently receiving benefits. The ballot will
also contain the names of candidates seeking to be appointed to the at-large position on the board. Retirees may vote for one candidate in
both of these elections. Space on the ballots has also been provided for write-in candidates.
Active members will receive a ballot containing only the names of the candidates seeking to be appointed to the at-large position on the board. Space on the at-large election ballots has also been provided for write-in candidates. TRS active members whose most recent credited service was performed for a Texas public education employer or a Texas higher education employer are eligible to vote in the at-large election. Texas public education employers include public schools, regional education service centers and charter schools. Higher education employers include state universities, community colleges and junior colleges.
How to Vote
TRS has contracted with
YesElection, an election management firm, to manage this year's elections. Both eligible annuitants and active members will have the opportunity to vote via the
internet or by mail.
Ballots must be received no later than May 5, 2023. Internet votes must also be cast by 5 p.m. (CDT) on May 5. Names of the top three candidates, along with the number of votes they received in each election, will be submitted to the governor.
Election Candidate Biographies
At-Large Candidates
Retiree Candidates
