Retirees Advisory Committee for TRS-Care

The Retirees Advisory Committee (RAC) is an advisory committee for the TRS-Care program. This committee includes seven members  appointed by the TRS Board of Trustees. These members serve staggered terms of four years.

The RAC meets twice a year for public meetings that cover topics such as:

group health coverage
changes and recommendations to plan features
recommendations to legislation that affects TRS-Care

Know the RAC Members

The committee includes members who worked in Texas public education. They held active and retired school administrator and teacher positions. The Committee is composed of:

one active school administrator
one retired school administrator
two active teachers
three retired teachers

RAC members hear concerns and input from their communities and provide that information to TRS. Their input is vital in making TRS-Care the care you can count on.

Know the RAC Members

Evaluation Criteria

The TRS Board of Trustees appoints nominees based on:

length of experience as a TRS member and/or retiree,
participation in education-related volunteer programs,
professional activities and experience serving on board committees and with decision-making organizations, especially related to health care or other benefits,
credentials, awards or other meritorious recognition,
participation in TRS-Care (for retired nominees),
geographic diversity, and
experience in health care benefits or related field

Anyone required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 of Texas Government Code is ineligible for appointment.

RAC Rules

The Insurance Code, Section 1575, Subchapter I. Retirees Advisory Committee
Related TAC 34 TAC §41.3

Meeting Materials

The RAC meetings are held at the Teacher Retirement System Headquarters at 1000 Red River St., Austin, Texas, unless otherwise noted. These meetings comply with the Open Meetings Act. That is, the meetings require a quorum, are open to the public, and allow public comment.

RAC Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Featured Meeting Materials

March 2024 Meeting Agenda