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 the House Committee on […]
Susan Stevens Crummel: A Life Filled with Stories
Some careers come full circle. Susan Stevens Crummel’s certainly has. Ask Susan to describe her professional life, and she’ll tell you it has unfolded in three distinct chapters. First came 12 years teaching in Fort Worth public schools. Next, a 20-year career at Fort Worth Country Day School. Then came a surprise third chapter, one […]
TRS Funding Takes Center Stage at House Pensions Hearing
In preparation for the 90th Texas Legislative Session, which begins next January, the House Committee on Pensions, Investments and Financial Services (PIFS) met today to hear from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) regarding its interim charges. The committee is charged with reporting to the next Legislature on TRS actuarial soundness, current contribution levels, […]
Merridith York Creates Real-World Pathways to Independence
For many students, learning extends far beyond textbooks—and for Garland ISD special education teacher Merridith York, the most meaningful lessons happen through authentic, hands-on experiences. Thanks to a TRTF Classroom Assistance Grant, York is expanding opportunities for her students to build the vocational and independent living skills they will use long after they leave the […]
Brownsville Area Retired School Employees Association (BARSEA): The Ripple Effect of a Lifetime Dedicated to Education and Service
Education has a remarkable way of coming full circle. The encouragement one teacher offers today may become tomorrow’s mentor, community leader, or educator who inspires someone else. For the members of the Brownsville Area Retired School Employees – BARSEA, that ripple effect continues as they serve students and create opportunities long after retirement. “Retired educators […]
TRS Board Approves TRS-Care Medicare Advantage Premium Reductions
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees has approved another significant reduction in TRS-Care Medicare Advantage premiums for Plan Year 2027, providing meaningful savings for retired educators while maintaining the same comprehensive benefits. The premium reductions will take effect Jan. 1, 2027, and build on the approximately 45% premium reduction implemented in […]
Help Grow TRTA And Your Recruit Could Win a FREE Grand Canyon Vacation!
TRTA’s voice grows stronger every time a new member joins our organization. That’s why we’re asking for your help. Do you know a retired educator who isn’t yet a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association? Maybe it’s a former colleague, a friend, a spouse, a family member, or someone in your local community. Now […]
David Chavez: Hope Woven Through Service
For 24 years, David Chavez dedicated his life to serving others. Whether teaching students, coaching athletes, mentoring colleagues, or leading within his school, education wasn’t simply his career—it was his calling. Then, without warning, everything changed. A series of serious health challenges forced David into medical retirement years earlier than he had ever imagined. Like […]
Public Education is The Foundation of America’s First 250 Years
As the United States of America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) asked its members to reflect on the role public education played in shaping our nation. The responses came from retired educators across Texas whose combined experiences span generations of service. While their perspectives were unique, several common […]
TRTF Classroom Assistance Grants Empower Students at Hart Elementary
The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Classroom Assistance Grant program continues to make a meaningful impact in Texas schools by supporting innovative educators like Raul Vallejo and Jane Wong at Hart Elementary in Austin ISD. Hart Elementary is a Title I campus serving approximately 530 students from early childhood through fifth grade. With 100% of […]