Happy Thanksgiving from TRTA and TRTF!
At this time of year, we like to reflect on the great things we have
Spotlight on Support: The Dr. Kate Bell and E.L. Galyean Assistance Fund
This Foundation Month, we are honored to highlight the newest program within the Texas Retired
TRTF Scholarships and Grants Assist Active Teachers
Thank you, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), for celebrating Foundation Month—a time
Remembering a Historic Win for Texas Retired Educators and Public Servants
One year ago today, the U.S. Congress voted 327–75 to pass H.R. 82, repealing the
TRTF Helps Retirees Who Need “A Helping Hand”
Thank you, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), for celebrating Foundation Month with
Election Day Is Today!
Texans will head to the polls today, November 4, 2025, to vote on 17 proposed
Election Day Is Tomorrow!
Texans will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to vote on 17
Congressman Gooden Backs TRTA Push for Fair Treatment After WEP & GPO Repeal
Executive Summary: TRTA secured $1.9 billion in benefits for Texas retirees after the repeal of
TRS Board Meets, Raises TRS-Care Standard Deductible By $50 For Individuals
Executive Summary: TRS Board of Trustees convene for the first time in new building. Deductibles
TRTF is Offering Disaster Relief Assistance for Retirees
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) and Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) are saddened by
Support Retired Educators Affected By Floods Through TRTF’s Disaster Relief and “A Helping Hand”
Dear Friends, As you may have heard, many areas in Texas are experiencing severe flooding,
Tim Lee Live Show Returns June 27 at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on June
TRTA Leaders Honored for Their Legacy of Protecting Educators
Tim Lee, the Executive Director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), and Bill Barnes,
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today at
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today at
Texas House Passes HB 3221 – Will Require Additional State Funding
The Texas House of Representatives passed HB 3221, as amended, by Rep. Carl Tepper (R-Lubbock)
Urgent Action Alert: Vote NO on HB 3221 – Threatens TRS Funding
Use the Action Alert! The Texas House has postponed a vote on HB 3221 until
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination
ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Representative to Vote “NO” on HB 3221
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination
Tim Lee Live Tomorrow at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination
The Tim Lee Live Show is Off This Week
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination
Breaking News: Social Security Officials to Join TRTA Live on April 11
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination
TRTA Hosts Successful Day at the Capitol
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today
ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Legislators Regarding Day at the Capitol
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is gearing up for its Day at the Capitol
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2025 Will Be Here Soon!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes ALL of our members to our exciting Day
TRS Testifies to House Pensions Committee, Discusses ESAs
The Texas House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services Committee (PIFS) met today, and received invited
Missed Tim Lee’s Live Event Covering WEP & GPO Repeal Updates? Watch It Now!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee hosted a livestream on February 28
Tim Lee Live Friday, February 28 at 2:00 P.M. Central
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on Friday, February
Social Security Administration Announces Implementation of WEP/GPO Repeal Dates
WATCH TIM LEE’S UPDATE HERE. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on February 25, 2025,
Tim Lee Live Today, Major Social Security Announcement!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today at
House Appropriations Article III Meets, Receives Testimony From TRTA
The Texas House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III met Monday, February 24, 2025,
Member Action Alert: Contact Your Congressional Representative and Senator!
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), we need your help! Please send this
Big WEP & GPO Announcement This Friday on Tim Lee Live!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on Friday,
House Appropriations Meets, TRS Testifies
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the House Appropriations Committee met to begin discussions on House
Join TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee Live This Friday, February 14!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on Friday, February
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2025 Is Only 42 Days Away!
The countdown is on for the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) most anticipated event of
Senate Finance Meets, Discusses Appropriations Bill
On Monday, February 10, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee met to begin discussions on Article
Tim Lee Live Event Today Cancelled
Unfortunately, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee is ill today. The
Tim Lee Live Event Tomorrow at 2 P.M. Central
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on Friday, February
Introducing TRTA & ME Stories, Member-Centric Stories Inspired by YOU!
TRTA & ME stories are a new, exciting way to keep up with everything going
Join TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee Live This Friday, January 31!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on Friday, January
Tim Lee Live Friday, January 24 at 2:00 P.M.
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow,
Don’t Miss Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 p.m.
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live today, January 17,
U.S. Representatives Implore SSA to Implement WEP, GPO Repeal As Soon As Possible
U.S. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Ron
89th Legislative Session Begins, TRTA Facebook Fridays Return
The Texas Legislature convened yesterday, January 14, 2025, for their 89th Legislative Session. The Texas
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2025: Wear Your TRTA Red and Let’s Have Fun
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to announce our Day at the Capitol
Missed Tim Lee’s Live Event with Texas Congressman Lance Gooden? Watch Now!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee hosted a livestream on January 6
Don’t Miss Tim Lee Live with Texas Congressman Lance Gooden Today!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and
President Biden Signs H.R. 82 Into Law: WEP and GPO Officially Repealed!
Today, January 5, 2025 President Joe Biden signed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act,
Breaking News: Date Changed, President Will Sign H.R. 82 Into Law on Sunday, January 5!
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), President Joe Biden will now be signing
Breaking News: President Will Sign H.R. 82 Into Law on January 6, 2025
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), we are pleased to inform you that
HR 82, WEP/GPO Repeal Bill, Reported to President Biden for His Signature
H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)
Season’s Greetings From TRTA
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) extends its season’s greetings to all members and friends.
WEP & GPO Finally Repealed! Tim Lee Recaps the Historic Victory
Last night, the United States Senate finally repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension