Tri-County Retired Teachers Give the Gift of Reading
Tri-County Retired Teachers Association (RTA) had a very successful year with the Children’s Book Project and fulfilled their goal of “Giving the Gift of Reading.” The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is pleased to spotlight the local chapter members’ collective efforts and celebrate their accomplishments. HIGHLIGHTS Between Duval, Jim Wells and Western Nueces counties, 1,500 […]
TRS Board Meets, Reviews Actuarial Valuation of Pension Fund
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees convened on December 5 and 6 for their quarterly meeting. Among the topics discussed were the actuarial valuation of the pension fund for fiscal year 2024, which serves as “health checkup” of the system. The valuation helps to determine the adequacy of current statutory contributions, […]
Two National Championships, 50 Years Apart
In 1957, at the age of 16, Glenn Sperry won a National Championship. In 2007, at the age of 66, he decided to win another one! Glenn Sperry grew up in a family of water skiers and got his first pair of skis at the age of six. His first competition was in 1953, and […]
Cost-of-Living Increase Makes a BIG Difference for Retired Texas Teacher
To know Judith Mathews is to love her! A retired Texas public school educator, Judith, who has the vivacity of a twenty-year old, hasn’t taken retirement sitting down. In fact, when friends ask Judith if she still plans to be working and helping people when she is 80 years old, her answer is a resounding, […]
TRTA Members: Let’s Keep the Pressure Up to Repeal WEP and GPO!
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), time is running out for the U.S. Senate to take a vote to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)! We must act with urgency if we want change! More pressure is needed to get the bill moving. Let’s strike while the iron […]
REMINDER: Tim Lee Live Today at 5 p.m. Central
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) today at 5 p.m. Central! Watching the live event is easy! Just click on TRTA’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. These live events are recorded […]
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 […]