You may defer limits as shown below.  These limits also apply to the Texa$aver 457 plan.  You can shelter up to these amounts in both plans.

No, you must use one of our approved companies and one of the two assigned representatives.  You can find a list of the approved companies & representatives on the Human Resources website at http://www.hr.txstate.edu/benefits/orpvendors.html.

Yes, you can change companies each payroll cycle.  You have the choice of leaving the money you have contributed with the old company or rolling it to the new one.  You can find a list of approved companies on the Human Resources website at http://www.hr.txstate.edu/benefits/orpvendors.html

Yes.  In 2009, you can contribute $16,500 to each and if you are age 50 or older by the end of the calendar year, you may contribute another $5,500 to each.

No, the Teacher Retirement System does not allow this.  Other considerations may be your 403(b) TDA or your Texa$aver (457) Plan if you are enrolled in either of those plans.  Contact your TDA vendor representative for options.  Contact information is on the Human Resources website at http://www.hr.txstate.edu/benefits/orpvendors.html.  You can contact a representative of the Texa$aver Plan at CitiStreet (plan administrator) at 800-893-0334.

Teacher Retirement System staff ask that you contact them 4 - 6 months ahead of time, if possible.  If you qualify for retiree insurance, you should come to Human Resources at least one month before your retirement date to enroll in the insurance.  A Retiree Checklist is located here.