Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems TEXPERS®
The Hostile Threat:
Opponents To Defined Benefit Plans and
TEXPERS’ Response
Contents
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Introduction
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Hostile Organizations
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Laura and John Arnold Foundation
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Texas Public Policy Foundation
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American Legislative Exchange Council
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American Enterprise Institute, Heritage Foundation
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Charles & David Koch, Cato Institute, Freedom Works, Americans for Prosperity
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Hostile Individuals
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Michael C. Nichols
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Bill King
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Elena Farah
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Conclusion
Introduction
Many groups and individuals have put Defined Benefit plans for Texas public employees in their sights, erroneously claiming reform is needed and Defined Contribution plans are the only viable option. Many are true ideologues and only consistent presentation of facts can prevail to counter their misguided assertions. TEXPERS has been monitoring these hostile threats to DB plans and engaging in various public forums as necessary to thwart their efforts.
We will succeed!