Representative Paula Pierson

Teacher Retirement System, based in Austin, TX, is an organization dedicated to providing retirement benefits and services to educators in the state of Texas. With a focus on supporting teachers throughout their careers and into retirement, Teacher Retirement System offers a range of financial planning and investment options tailored to meet the needs of educators. Generated from their business information

The Texas State Securities Board is responsible for administering and enforcing the Texas Securities Act. Founded in 1957, it works to increase investors confidence. The board s Web site is designed to provide information to the securities industry and general public regarding its operations. It offers registration and mortgage assistance services to businesses and individuals. The board operates through registration, inspections and compliance divisions. It also maintains general counsel and staff services divisions. The board s enforcement division is charged with initiating administrative, civil and criminal action against firms and individuals that violate provisions of the act. It manages a staff of attorneys, accountants and support personnel. The Texas State Securities Board is headquartered in Austin.

The Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs, also known as TDHCA, offers a range of building construction services. It operates as a housing finance agency. The department serves as a resource for educational materials and provides technical assistance housing-related and community services matters. It operates internal audit, purchasing, information systems, human resources and real estate analysis divisions. The Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs administers the Statewide Housing Assistance Payments Program, Texas Statewide Homebuyer Education Program and Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). It also administers housing tax credit and trust fund programs.