Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 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 final days of the Texas Legislative Session. […]
Retired Lunch Lady Dedicates Life to Providing Warmth and Happiness to Children
Each year, La Verne Redman produces approximately 250 quilts for middle school children at Miles Independent School District. Redman is 89 years old and works year-round make the quilts from donated fabric. The quilts are distributed through the school in early December, and they provide a special source of comfort and meaning for the students […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 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 feature an update on the Texas Legislative session, report […]
Texas House Passes HB 3221 – Will Require Additional State Funding
The Texas House of Representatives passed HB 3221, as amended, by Rep. Carl Tepper (R-Lubbock) on third and final reading today. The amendment requires the state to provide additional funding to prevent any actuarial impact from HB 3221 to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). HB 3221 seeks to equalize TRS contribution percentages for […]
Celebrating Children on the Lawn: A Rededication to the ‘Tribute to Texas Children’ Memorial
The Texas Retired Teacher Association (TRTA) is honored to showcase a monumental dedication from past and present: Tribute to Texas Children. In collaboration with the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA), TRTA participated in a rededication of the Tribute to Texas Children monument that sits on the north lawn of the Texas Capitol. During […]
Urgent Action Alert: Vote NO on HB 3221 – Threatens TRS Funding
Use the Action Alert! The Texas House has postponed a vote on HB 3221 until Monday, May 12, at 8 a.m. HB 3221 is projected to have an actuarial impact of $806M to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS). HB 3221 attempts to equalize TRS contribution percentages for Independent School Districts (ISDs) and charter schools as […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and more […]
ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Representative to Vote “NO” on HB 3221
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and more […]
A Mother and Daughter’s Special Bond Through Teaching
Wanda Kirkpatrick celebrated her 90th birthday last year, and her daughter, Mechele Ussery, hosted a celebration in Ballinger, Texas. More than 100 guests attended, including 20 teachers from Plano, Carrollton-Farmers Branch, and Grapevine – districts where Wanda left her mark as an educator. Their shared path in education began at Litchfield Park Elementary in Arizona, […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and more […]