ORP Resources and Information
ORP Administrator Resources
• ORP Eligibility Chart [PDF]
• ORP Election Period Calculator [XLS]
• Annual ORP Reporting Information
ORP-Related Information
• "Overview of TRS and ORP" for Employees who are Eligible to Elect ORP [PDF]
• Current ORP Contribution Rates [PDF]
• Statewide ORP Participation Report Summary [PDF]
• IRS Dollar Limitations on 403(b) Contributions [PDF]
• Retirement Information for ORP Participants [PDF]
• Who to Contact
• Contact Info for Institutions of Higher Education in Texas
(Texas ORP is only available at institutions in "Public Institutions" category.)
State Laws and Rules
• ORP Rules: Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 25
• Secretary of State website
• PDF (download from THECB website)
• ORP Law: Texas Government Code, Chapter 830
• Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) for ORP: Texas Government Code, Chapter 804
• Institutional Authority to Hire Retirees, Texas Education Code, Sec. 51.964
Historical Information
• ORP/TRS Contribution Rate History Chart [PDF]
• ORP Employer Contribution Supplement History [PDF]
• Selected ORP-related State Legislation [PDF]
• ORP-related Attorney General's Opinions [PDF]
Related Links
Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• TRS Benefits Handbook
• Employment After Retirement
Employees Retirement System (ERS)
• Group Insurance for Active Employees
• Retiree Insurance Eligibility for Higher Education Employees
• Disability Retirement Information
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• Publication 571 -- Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans (403(b) Plans)
• Publication 575 -- Pension and Annuity Income
• 403(b) Plan Fix-It Guide
• Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS) Overview
Social Security Administration
• Information on WEP and GPO
Comptroller of Public Accounts: Fiscal Management Division
• Annual Estimate of ORP State Contributions
Inquiries should be directed to TexORP@highered.texas.gov or Toni.Alexander@highered.texas.gov.