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Caldwell County reviews boost to retirement match as officials weigh budget impact
Summary
County staff and a TCDRS representative presented options to raise the employer retirement match from 175% to 225%, showing the county rate could rise from about 5.44% to roughly 7.29% (or to ~10.26% if employee deposits rise to 7%); commissioners asked for more dollar‑amount scenarios and budget impact projections ahead of a workshop.
Caldwell County Commissioners Court reviewed actuarial scenarios Aug. 13 for possibly increasing the county's Texas County and District Retirement System employer match from the current 175% to 225%. County staff said the change is already budgeted on the employer side and asked the court to consider how the move would affect the county's required contribution rate.
Tim Krause of TCDRS (introduced by staff) and a TCDRS presenter explained the plan customizer reports that, holding the employee deposit at 5%, the county's total rate would…
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