Don’t Miss Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 p.m.
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live today, January 17, at 2:00 p.m. Members are able to view these events on the TRTA Facebook page and YouTube channel. You do not need to have an account to view these events. Today’s topics include the latest news on the repeal of the Windfall Elimination […]
U.S. Representatives Implore SSA to Implement WEP, GPO Repeal As Soon As Possible
U.S. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Ron Estes (KS-04) sent a letter to the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding the recent repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). In the letter, the Representatives ask the agency to “implement the law as quickly […]
89th Legislative Session Begins, TRTA Facebook Fridays Return
The Texas Legislature convened yesterday, January 14, 2025, for their 89th Legislative Session. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is ready to share our priorities with all legislators in the Texas Senate and House of Representatives. What Can TRTA Members Expect This Session? While many bills have been filed ahead of session, there is still […]
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2025: Wear Your TRTA Red and Let’s Have Fun
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to announce our Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. We want all TRTA members to join us on the East Lawn of the Texas Capitol for this impactful event! To ensure that TRTA can accommodate all attendees, we are asking TRTA members to register […]
Missed Tim Lee’s Live Event with Texas Congressman Lance Gooden? Watch Now!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee hosted a livestream on January 6 with Texas Congressman Lance Gooden. If you missed the live event, you may still watch the video at this link! The discussion took place from Washington, D.C. and focused on the major win for Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) […]
Don’t Miss Tim Lee Live with Texas Congressman Lance Gooden Today!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube today, January 6, with Texas Congressman Lance Gooden at 2:30 p.m. Central (3:30 p.m. Eastern). Today’s live discussion will be from Congressman Gooden’s Washington, D.C. office and will focus on the major win for Teacher Retirement System of Texas […]
Season’s Greetings From TRTA
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) extends its season’s greetings to all members and friends. As the year draws to a close, we know our dedicated retirees will enjoy spending time with loved ones and celebrating the holidays. We at TRTA, the Board of Directors and staff, want to express our sincere appreciation to all […]
WEP & GPO Finally Repealed! Tim Lee Recaps the Historic Victory
Last night, the United States Senate finally repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. These two unfair, arbitrary Social Security measures have plagued the retirements of millions of dedicated teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other public servants for more than 42 years. The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, Tim Lee, posted […]
H.R. 82 Senate Debate Continues Tomorrow, Use the Action Alert to Texas Senators!
New Action Alert: Email Senators Cornyn and Cruz and Ask for Their Support of H.R. 82, As Is! Tomorrow, December 20, the United States Senate will continue debating H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, if passed, H.R. 82 would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision […]
New Action Alert to Texas Senators! H.R. 82 Senate Debate Continues Today
New Action Alert: Email Senators Cornyn and Cruz and Ask for Their Support of H.R. 82, As Is! Today, December 19, the United States Senate will continue debating H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, if passed, H.R. 82 would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision […]