(512) 454-9567
Please note that as of March 18, the AFRS office with be closed to "Non-Appointment" walk-in visitors for an undetermined period. We are committed to making sure that there is no disruption to our services, especially for the payment of monthly annuities. Once processed, AFRS benefit payments are handled offsite by the Fund's custodial bank, State Street. We are now accepting face-to-face office appointments or consultations, we can also handle all business over the phone or through electronic communication as well. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us by calling (512) 454-9567, or by email at staff@afrs.org.
The pension plan is a defined benefit plan that was established by an Act of the 45th Texas Legislature in 1937. The Austin Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund is currently governed by Article 6243e.1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes. The pension plan provides retirement, disability, death, and survivor benefits to approximately 1,700 active and retired participants and their eligible beneficiaries, as provided in the Act governing the Fund.