First Public
First Public is a wholly owned subsidiary of TASB that provides investment and insurance options for school districts and other local governments.
First Public is a wholly owned subsidiary of TASB that provides investment and insurance options for school districts and other local governments. First Public is a registered broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB). First Public is also licensed with the Texas Department of Insurance.
First Public administers and distributes the Lone Star Investment Pool, a local government investment pool created in 1991. Lone Star strives to make fund management safer and easier for Texas school districts, while closely adhering to the basic tenets of the Public Funds Investment Act: safety, liquidity, and yield.
First Public also administers the TASB Benefits Cooperative. This program provides school districts and their employees both employer-paid and employee-paid benefits.
Lone Star Investment Pool
Lone Star Investment Pool helps school districts, colleges, universities, local governments, and other public entities navigate the challenges and opportunities of public sector investing.
TASB Benefits Cooperative
The TASB Benefits Cooperative provides Texas school district employees with a strong benefits plan to help recruit and retain top talent.