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Week of Feb. 23, 2026
Brian at Bat: AI, People and Purpose
It’s a new Brian at Bat! He’s sharing the real deal on Artificial Intelligence and a Mission Moment that celebrates you. Watch the new video now. This episode soars out of the ballpark!
The countdown to Payroll, Benefit Adjustment and Tax (PBT) system go-live is officially on! Implementation begins after COB on Feb. 25 and concludes with the March 2 launch. As part of this process, both the Member Services Contact Center and TRUST systems will be unavailable during the transition period.
Be sure to review the Decommissioning Job Aid to see which legacy systems will be shut down as part of this deployment.
Employee Experience Journey Mapping is underway to better understand TRS staff’s point of view. The process creates a visual representation or map of an employee’s journey at a company from the moment
they first hear about the organization to the day they leave. Learn more about this experiential lab and mapping status
Chalkboard is here and it’s a hit! Catch a word from our executive director in Brian at Bat, celebrate MVP “Golden” colleagues, learn who’s playing ball with data and see how we round the bases to celebrate at TRS! Chalkboard is a grand slam for staying informed and connected with agency news.
Stay above the RIM! Slam dunk your Records & Information Management Training by Saturday, Feb. 28. To view upcoming training, check the Annual Training Calendar.
Play it safe with AI! To help keep TRS safe, unapproved AI services are blocked. TRS approved services are found here. To request an AI tool or service, visit Request AI Use
Power Point got you feeling powerless? If you struggle to find the right vibe for your slide, try this prompt to add stunning visuals and layouts in seconds.
Sample Prompt
From within your file, click the Copilot icon and type the following prompt: “Create a 5-slide presentation on ‘The Future of Remote Work’ with engaging visuals, modern layouts and a clear flow of ideas.”
Questions about AI use?
Check out the AITP website for more resources.
Lunch & Learn: Your heart works hard for you; are you working hard for your heart?
Learn what heart disease really is and get practical tips from Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Register for this Lunch & Learn on Thurs., Feb. 26 to take charge of your heart health.
Prioritize your peace...right where you are. Alliance Work Partners (AWP) is offering on-site counseling sessions for employees. The 45-minute confidential sessions provide emotional support to help you resolve concerns that impact your quality of life or mental health. Sign up for a one-on-one session with a trained professional.
Email Employeebenefitleave@trs.texas.gov with questions.