Legislation in the
Great State of Texas

Learn more about the 89th Regular Session of the Texas State Legislature.

Year-to-Date

At the Capitol

The 89th Regular Session of the Texas State Legislature began on January 14, 2025, and concludes on June 2, 2025. Throughout this Legislative Session, TCDRS will be reviewing, tracking and monitoring legislation that impacts TCDRS and the public pension systems in Texas. We will also be working with legislators and other key stakeholders to keep them informed about how pending legislation could impact our plan.

 

We are here to assist our employers and members. Please reach out to TCDRS Executive Director of Government and External Relations Jay Dyer at 800-823-7782 ext. 255 with any questions or concerns.


Government and External Affairs

Jay Dyer

As the TCDRS Director of Government and External Affairs, Jay is responsible for  building relationships with key government officials and educating them about TCDRS while serving as the system’s primary point of contact for legislators and their staff.

Jay brings more than 20 years of experience as a policy director and government affairs expert in many levels of Texas government. He most recently served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Special Advisor to Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan, after initially serving as the Speaker’s Policy Director. Before joining Speaker Phelan, Jay led government relations for The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to that, he directed legislative affairs for the Governor’s Office and the Office of the Attorney General. He has also served as the general counsel to the Texas Secretary of State and has worked as a lawyer in the private sector. 

Texas Legislature Online

Know the Facts

Explore legislation that impacts TCDRS. Copies of bills, as well as tracking information, may be found on the Texas Legislature’s website. You can use the “Search Legislation” tool to find specific bills by keyword or bill number. Select a previous session from the dropdown menu to locate past bills.

The Pension Review Board

Overseeing Texas’
Public Retirement
Systems