TEXPERS invites you to attend its 2025 Legislative Advocacy Workshop, a critical event designed to prepare our System Members for Texas' 89th Legislature. This two-day workshop, held on Feb. 4 and 5, 2025, in Austin, is tailored for trustees, administrators, and stakeholders of Texas' public pension systems who want to engage effectively in the legislative process and advocate for the protection and sustainability of defined benefit plans.

Key Topics:

• Legislative Process 101: Understanding how bills move through the Texas Legislature
• Pension Reform Proposals: Analyzing potential legislation impacting public employee pensions
• Local Control & Pension Independence: Strategies for preserving local authority over public pension systems
• Effective Advocacy Tactics: How to communicate with lawmakers and influence legislative outcomes
• Engaging with the Media: Best practices for framing the pension story to garner public support
• Building Coalitions: Partnering with other stakeholders to strengthen pension advocacy efforts
• Updates on State and Federal Regulations: Key regulatory issues to watch in the 2025 legislative session
• And More ... (a full agenda is to come)

This workshop will also feature a legislative panel discussion and a Q&A session, offering key policymakers and pension advocates insights.

Who Should Attend:

• Pension Trustees
• Plan Administrators
• Pension Consultants
• Legal and Legislative Advisors

If you are responsible for safeguarding the future of public pension systems or are involved in legislative advocacy, this workshop is essential to help you prepare for the challenges of the upcoming legislative session.

Important Notice: Registration is not yet open, but more details will come soon!

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Engage with Texas pension leaders by securing a sponsorship at this event. Sponsorship packages are available, including the opportunity to sponsor the After Hours Networking Event on the evening of Feb. 4. For more information, contact [email protected] for details as well as other available opportunities.