Independent, source-linked pension research

Rules reviewed August 2026

State-by-state research

Teacher pension systems

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TX

Texas

TRS Texas

Eligibility, the Rule of 80, the 2.3% benefit formula, service credit, refunds and working after retirement.

8 source-linked guidesOpen the TRS Texas hub →
CA

California

CalSTRS

The 2% at 60 and 2% at 62 structures, age factors, final compensation, sick leave credit and refunds.

4 source-linked guidesOpen the CalSTRS hub →
IL

Illinois

TRS Illinois

Tier 1 and Tier 2 eligibility, the 2.2 formula, refunds, survivor benefits and post-retirement employment.

4 source-linked guidesOpen the TRS Illinois hub →

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