As Texas prepares for its 89th Legislative Session, state agencies submit their Legislative Appropriations Requests (LARs), shaping the state's budget for the next biennium. These requests will be discussed during upcoming Legislative Budget Board (LBB) budget hearings, providing a crucial opportunity to assess how public resources will be allocated. These hearings are essential for leaders of public employee retirement systems, particularly as they pertain to financial management, state workforce needs, and pensions.