New TRTA Live Series Starts This Friday!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is launching a new series of live events on Facebook and YouTube. Titled TRTA 101, the series will highlight TRTA’s mission to protect the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) for all retired and pre-retired Texas public school employees. The first live event airs Friday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. Central. […]
TRTA Is Thinking of You During the Winter Storm
As winter weather moves across Texas, please know that the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is keeping our members front and center. Your safety and well-being matter to us, and we are closely monitoring conditions as this storm develops. In addition, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) is watching the situation carefully and stands ready […]
Building Community One Book at a Time: How Patricia Veale Brings Purpose to Retirement Through TRTA’s Children’s Book Project
For Patricia Veale, retirement has never meant stepping away, it has meant stepping forward. As Local Chapter Second Vice-President for Communications with the Harlandale–S Bexar County Educational Retirees Association, Patricia continues to live out her lifelong commitment to education, service, and connection through her volunteer work with the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), especially the […]
TRTA Members Find Art, Connection, and Purpose at the Sistine Chapel Experience
On December 11, 2025, Rome came to Austin—along with an unforgettable reminder of the power of connection in retirement. Thanks to a special invitation from the Sistine Chapel Immersive Art Experience organizers, TRTA members were offered 100 complimentary tickets for a private visit at Barton Creek Mall. Led by District 13 President Joe Ramirez, nearly […]
TRTA Live Show Returns January 16 at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on January 16 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. Tim Lee will be reviewing The VOICE article that made waves on social media. […]
TRTA’s Board Sets the Tone for 2026 With Vision, Growth, and Engagement
As the calendar turns to 2026, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Board of Directors is embracing the new year with a shared sense of purpose, optimism, and resolve. Their New Year’s resolutions reflect a strong commitment to membership growth, community engagement, and strengthening TRTA’s role as the leading voice for public school retirees across […]
Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the U.S. Senate Repealing the WEP and GPO
One year ago today, the U.S. Senate took a historic and long-awaited step by passing legislation to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). For Texas retired educators and public servants across the nation, the vote marked the beginning of the end of two federal policies that unfairly reduced or […]
Season’s Greetings!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) extends its season’s greetings to all of our members and friends. As we close out the year, TRTA wishes all of you a Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a very joyous new year! The TRTA office will be closed from Dec. 22, 2025, through Jan. 5, 2026. We at […]
TRTA Staff Reflect on the Stories That Inspired Us Most in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the TRTA & ME team took a moment to look back on the stories that moved us, motivated us, and reminded us why advocacy, service, and storytelling matter. These are the stories that stayed with us long after they were published – each one highlighting the power of educators, […]
TRTA’s Longtime Santa
For many in the Texas Retired Teachers Association, Secretary/Treasurer Gary Schepf is known for his service on the Board of Directors. But he also holds another special role in his life: Santa Claus. Schepf first donned the red suit in 1976 while working at Gibson’s Discount Center, a Texas discount store similar to an early […]