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January 28, 2011      The Future of Public Pension Funds: Why It Matters to Every Texan

Public employee pension funds in Texas are designed to provide a secure retirement for millions of Texans and their families. Texas public pension funds have largely avoided the fiscal crises that are afflicting many other state pension systems, but as we look ahead, the state government alone must stretch $135 billion to cover $180 billion in pension obligations. This is to say nothing about the commitments of municipal governments and public school systems.

A short summation of the conference is now available on YouTube.

Videos from some of the conference speakers can be found on Vimeo.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS:

• BRITT HARRIS - Chief Investment Officer, Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

• STEVE LEBLANC - Senior Managing read more »

September 30, 2010      30th Anniversary Celebration & Alumni Reunion

Help us celebrate 30 years and set some priorities for the future of Texas! Register now for the Texas Lyceum's 30th Anniversary Celebration and Alumni Reunion!

Kick off the weekend with a dinner and concert under the stars at the Arboretum on Thursday night.

After our Directors meeting on Friday, October 1, Lyceum alumnus Ross Ramsey will host a dialogue between noteables like Texas Lyceum Alumnus Paul Hobby and others on the broader policy issues Texas faces. The audience will then break out into small groups to identify the specific priorities Texas policymakers should address. The process should be both engaging and relevant for Lyceum policy wonks.

But, all work and no play is not the Lyceum way! Our 30th Anniversary Celebration is that evening at the read more »

April 03, 2009      THE TEXAS LYCEUM'S 24TH PUBLIC CONFERENCE: The 2009 Stimulus Package: What's in it (or not) for Texas?

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The economic crisis we face both here and around the country is unlike anything we have seen in our lifetime. Indeed, the economy appears to be at its weakest point since the Great Depression - thousands have been laid off, nest eggs are disappearing at an alarming rate, and debate on the stimulus package has fully permeated our national discourse.

In these uncertain economic times, the Lyceum will focus our conference on the most pressing topic at hand: the economy. On April 3rd, our Conference will address the Federal Stimulus package, from TARP to ARRP, and the impact on our beloved state.

Please join us for this important conference by selecting the "Register for this Event" button.

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