TRTA Live Episode Today at 2 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today at 2:00 p.m. Central. TRTA members are able to view these events on the TRTA Facebook page and YouTube channel and do not need to have an account to view these events. Today’s show will discuss the latest updates from the Teacher Retirement System of […]
Governor Greg Abbott Directs TRS to Seek TRS-Care Premium Reductions
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a letter today directing the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) to “implement the maximum feasible premium reductions that both preserve the long-term financial stability of the TRS-Care fund and reduce Medicare Advantage insurance costs for retired educators.” This directive will not immediately reduce premiums, but it instructs the TRS […]
Kathy Gregg: A Counselor’s Heart, A Lifetime of Service
For more than three decades, Kathy Gregg dedicated her life to supporting students, not just academically, but personally—helping them discover their strengths and navigate life’s challenges. Alongside her husband Joe, the Gregg family left a lasting mark on education in Round Rock, Texas. From 1981 to 2017, one or both Greggs served at Westwood High […]
Honoring a Legacy of Service: Earl Wall Receives the E.L. Galyean Award
The Texas Retired Teachers Association proudly recognizes Earl Wall as the 2026 recipient of the distinguished E.L. Galyean Award—an honor reserved for those who demonstrate outstanding and uncommon service at the state level to TRTA and its members. Named in memory of TRTA’s first Executive Director, E.L. Galyean (1980–1992), this award reflects a legacy of […]
Just Show Up: The Story of Richard Roberts
Richard Roberts was born and raised in Red River County, Texas, where he attended a small school in Annona and graduated in 1957. He was the youngest of four siblings, two of whom also worked in Texas schools. He attended East Texas State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree and met his wife, Linda. […]
A Lesson in Kindness: Alvin ISD Students Bring Joy Across Generations
The culture of giving is alive and thriving in Alvin ISD, where students and staff continue to find meaningful ways to serve others and strengthen their community. One shining example comes from Meridiana Elementary, with kindness, creativity, and connection taking center stage during a recent service initiative. As part of Alvin ISD Serves—an effort that […]
Letter to the Editor: Social Security & Spousal Benefits
(A message from TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee: We hope you enjoy this special guest letter:) Are you receiving all the Social Security benefits you’re entitled to? You might be surprised. With the elimination of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) in January 2025, many retirees are now eligible to collect […]
Special TRTA Live Episode This Friday at 2 P.M. Central — Featuring TRTF Leadership & Boots & Books Preview
Don’t miss a special live episode of TRTA’s broadcast this Friday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m. Central on Facebook and YouTube, featuring Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee alongside Bill Barnes of the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) and Jeanne Paull-Turner, event organizer and TRTA liaison. This engaging conversation will pull back the curtain on […]
Texas House Interim Charges Released, Includes TRS Review
The Texas House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services Committee (PIFS) has been charged with reviewing the long-term financial stability of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). This charge comes from Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, who has directed the PIFS Committee to study TRS funding sources and evaluate the potential impact of benefit enhancements […]
TRTA 101: Elections Matter! – Friday, March 13 at 2 p.m. Central
The third episode of TRTA 101, titled “Elections Matter!”, will air live on Friday, March 13, at 2 p.m. Central. This episode will focus on the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) take on the primary election results and what we need to do to get candidates talking about our issues in the upcoming runoff and […]