TEXPERS Deep Dive Podcast

Why do we stop and reread difficult passages—and what can that teach pension trustees and administrators? This episode explores new research showing that although humans and artificial intelligence process straightforward text similarly, people respond differently when meaning becomes complex. Learn why rereading board packets is not a weakness, but an essential part of understanding information, asking better questions and exercising sound fiduciary judgment.

Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape public pension administration—but how can systems embrace its benefits without compromising security, accountability or member trust? This episode breaks down new NCPERS research and explores what TEXPERS trustees and administrators should know about practical AI uses, emerging risks, governance and the continuing importance of human judgment.

Cybersecurity isn’t just a tech issue. It’s a human behavior issue. In this TEXPERS Deep Dive, we unpack insights from the National Cybersecurity Alliance and CYBSafe “Oh Behave!” report and what they mean for public pension trustees and administrators. Learn practical governance steps to reduce risk, strengthen oversight, and better protect sensitive member data while clearly communicating cybersecurity expectations to active and retired annuitants.

In this episode of TEXPERS Deep Dive, we break down McKinsey’s Global Private Markets Report 2026 and what its findings mean for Texas pension trustees and administrators. From dealmaking rebounds to liquidity pressures and the shift toward operational value creation, we highlight the key data points and governance takeaways fiduciaries need to navigate a tougher private equity landscape.

States are competing to attract data centers fueled by cloud computing and artificial intelligence. In this episode of TEXPERS Deep Dive, we break down a recent McKinsey report in plain language and explain why the fiscal trade-offs matter for public employee retirement systems, with practical takeaways for trustees and administrators.

This episode of The TEXPERS Deep Dive examines new research on U.S. public pension systems and explores how governance, risk discipline, and asset-liability management influence long-term funding outcomes.

AI-powered cyberattacks are reshaping risk for small businesses and the organizations that rely on them. We break down key findings from the ITRC’s 2025 Business Impact Report and what Texas public pension trustees and administrators should know about vendor risk and fiduciary responsibility.

In this episode of TEXPERS Deep Dive, we take a look back at Pensionomics 2025, a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security examining the economic impact of defined benefit pension spending. Using 2022 data, the episode highlights national and Texas-specific findings, explaining how trustees can utilize the data to support member communications and policy discussions regarding public pensions.

This episode of the TEXPERS Deep Dive podcast explores how the global race to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) is reshaping geopolitical risk and its implications for long-term public pension investing. The discussion provides trustees and administrators with clear, actionable insights to help navigate emerging technological and strategic shifts that may influence portfolio oversight and fiduciary decision-making.

This episode of the TEXPERS Deep Dive breaks down the new Longevity Preparedness Index and what it reveals about Americans' readiness for longer lives. We explore the implications of these findings for public pension trustees and administrators, offering practical insights for supporting members during extended retirements.