To access TRTA resources for this committee, please log in to your Member Profile.
Legislative Committee
2026-2027
TRTA Legislative Committee Coordinator
Dr. Mary Widmier
TRTA Legislative Committee Members
Dora Luz Cackley, District 1
Belinda Aguilar, District 2
Robin Metting, District 3
Jane Eixmann, District 4
Richard Briggs, District 5
Johnie Walker, District 6
Phil Worsham, District 7
George Moore, District 8
Dee Palmore, District 9
Thomas Poore, District 10
Bill Combs, District 11
Alicia Smith, District 12
Gloria Cisneros Lenoir, Ph.D., District 13
Sharon Daugherty, District 14
Nancy Byler, District 15
Katrece Hale, District 16
Eric McKnight, District 17
Shirley Johnson, District 18
Helen Rojas, District 19
Richard Herbst, District 20
Locating The Legislative Resource Guide
The Legislative Committee resource guide is only available on the TRTA Member Login site. To access the Member Login site, click the red Member Login button at the top right of the TRTA website (www.trta.org). Please enter your username and password. Typically, your username is your member ID (your member ID is printed on the back of every issue of The VOICE). In many cases, your password is trta123 unless you have changed it. If you forgot your Username, please use the Forgot Username link. To retrieve your password, use the Forgot Password link. You will receive an email to reset your password. If you have any difficulty with your username and password, please send an email to membership@trta.org or call 1.800.880.1650 and a staff member will assist you. Click on the Member Resources Tab to view a series of tabs where you can find additional forms and guides.
Legislative Committee Purpose and Additional Resources
The TRTA Legislative Committee shall study pending legislation, develop and implement a plan to promote new legislation, and continuously inform members about related legislation. The committee shall collaborate with the Texas Silver–Haired Legislature, NRTA, other similar organizations, and with other education organizations concerning retirement issues. The committee shall collaborate with other standing and special committees as appropriate to further the mission of TRTA.