TRTA Legislative Priorities After the Election
Since 1953, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has worked through changes in elected leadership to protect the retirement security of Texas public school employees. That record has established our association as a leading voice for members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and a dependable resource for lawmakers on pension protection and […]
Celebrating the Difference We Make Together
November is Foundation Month, and the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) is excited to celebrate the difference we make in the lives of Texas public school personnel, retirees, and their families! As the charitable partner of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), TRTF is dedicated to providing financial support, encouragement, and assistance to active and […]
From the Campaign Trail to the Texas Capitol: TRTA Is Ready
Thank you to every Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) member who took the time to vote and make your voice heard. We also extend our appreciation to all the candidates who invested their time in learning about, working with, and supporting the retirement security of Texas public education employees. Now, we turn the page from […]
Happy Election Day!
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), the day has finally arrived! Election Day is here, and if you have not made your way to the polls to cast your vote, please do so today! The 90th Legislative Session begins in January, and it’s important for our members to make their voices known. The Teacher […]
TRTA Asks: “What’s Next?” — Randy Allen Interview
In the latest episode of the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s TRTA Asks: “What’s Next?” podcast, we sit down with Randy Allen, longtime head football coach at Highland Park High School. With more than 470 career victories and four state championships at Highland Park in Dallas, Allen has built one of the most successful programs in […]
Mark Terry — A Lifetime of Giving Back and Standing Up for Public Education
For Mark Terry, supporting public education is about much more than policy. It is personal. As deputy executive director of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA), Mark works to support the school leaders who help Texas children succeed. As a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), he remains committed to advocating […]
One Week Until Election Day: Make Your Voice Heard!
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), Election Day is just one week away! The November 3 General Election is an important opportunity to make your voice heard and help shape the future of Texas. As we look ahead to the 90th Texas Legislative Session, which begins in January 2027, the leaders elected this […]
Dr. David Del Bosque — Still Swinging After the Final Bell
For Dr. David Del Bosque, retirement hasn’t meant stepping away from the habits, friendships, and teamwork that shaped his decades in public education. Instead, it has allowed him to keep those connections alive, one swing at a time. David’s 38-year career in education included roles as a counselor, teacher, baseball coach, principal, and superintendent. He […]
Early Voting Begins Today! Make Your Voice Heard in the 2026 General Election
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), early voting for the November 3 General Election begins today, October 19! As we look ahead to the 90th Texas Legislative Session, which begins in January 2027, it is important for TRTA members to make their voices heard at the ballot box. The leaders elected this November […]
TRTA Asks: “What’s Next?” Features Gubernatorial Candidate Greg Abbott
The Texas gubernatorial race is an important conversation for Texas public school retirees, and TRTA is working to ensure our members have opportunities to hear directly from the candidates. In the latest episode of TRTA Asks: “What’s Next?”, gubernatorial candidate Governor Greg Abbott joins TRTA to share his perspective on the future of Texas. Through […]