Tim Lee to Host Facebook/YouTube Live Event Discussing WEP/GPO
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will host a live event from Washington D.C. discussing the latest news concerning the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. Central. Watching the live event is easy! Just click on TRTA’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. These live […]
Happy Thanksgiving from TRTA and TRTF!
At this time of year, we like to reflect on the great things we have accomplished together and show our appreciation to our members, friends, and supporters, all of whom are special to us! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Board of Directors and the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Board of Trustees are so […]
Members, Please Help Us Get HR 82 on the Senate Agenda!
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may have read in our Inside Line on November 12, H.R. 82 passed through the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 327 in favor and 75 against. H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 proposes to repeal the unfair Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government […]
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Retirement is a journey and your engagement as leaders provides an excellent opportunity to highlight your accomplishments at the local level. TRTA has created a way to showcase your advocacy and support, and we think fall is the perfect time to spotlight our most committed members! We would like to acquire fun stories that showcase […]
TRTF Scholarships and Grants Assist Active Teachers
Thank you, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), for joining us during Foundation Month, a time to honor the charitable work done by our partner organization, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). Today, we focus on two of TRTF’s longstanding programs, First-Year Teacher Scholarships and Classroom Assistance Grants. The First-Year Teacher Scholarship provides […]
Action Alert: Ask Your Senator to Support Repeal of WEP and GPO!
SEND YOUR ACTION ALERT NOW! As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may have read in our Inside Line on November 12, H.R. 82 passed through the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 327 in favor and 75 against. H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 by Rep. Garret Graves (R, […]
History Made! WEP and GPO Repeal Bill Passes Through U.S. House of Representatives
In a historic vote, H.R. 82 passed through the U.S. House of Representatives today with a vote of 327 in favor and 75 against. H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 by Rep. Garret Graves (R, LA) and Abigail Spanberger (D, VA), proposes to repeal the unfair Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). The Texas […]
Vote On HR 82 to Eliminate WEP and GPO Expected Tonight
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may have read in yesterday’s Inside Line or learned by watching Executive Director Tim Lee’s live event, a historic vote on repealing the harmful Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) is expected to occur tonight, November 12. HR 82, the Social Security Fairness […]
Special Alert: WEP/GPO Update!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. Central to discuss the latest news regarding the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) wishes our members, supporters, and friends a happy Veterans […]
TRTF Helps Retirees Who Need “A Helping Hand”
Thank you, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) for joining us during Foundation Month, a time to honor the charitable work done by our partner organization, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). Today, we focus on two of TRTF’s most vital, emergency need programs, “A Helping Hand” and Disaster Relief. “A Helping Hand” […]