Hearing for HR 82, A Bill that Would Repeal GPO and WEP, Scheduled
A congressional hearing to discuss HR 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, has been scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Central. HR 82, if passed, would repeal the harmful and arbitrary Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). During a previous congressional cycle, HR 82 gained significant momentum […]
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” […]
November is Foundation Month!
The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works to provide resources for retired TRS annuitants, as well as active school personnel. It is the charitable partner of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). The Foundation manages four charitable programs, “A Helping Hand,” Disaster Relief, Classroom Assistance Grants, and First-Year Teacher […]
Come Celebrate with TRTA Live at 4 PM Today!
We hope members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) will join TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee and special guests for a live event to celebrate the successful passage of Proposition 9! The live event is today, Wednesday, November 8 at 4:00 p.m. on Facebook and YouTube. Please note, you do not need an account to view the […]
Prop 9 Passes!
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), the day has finally arrived! Today was Election Day for the November 2023 General Election—a significant political victory is now YOURS! Proposition 9 is the result of more than a year of direct advocacy by our members and supporters. The Texas Legislature set aside $3.3 billion to […]
Today is Election Day!
Members, the time has arrived! Today is Election Day! If you haven’t already cast your ballot, please do so today and vote for Prop 9! Do not miss out on this opportunity to provide much-needed financial relief for eligible Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees! Go vote FOR Prop 9 and help retirees win […]
Tomorrow is Election Day!
Members, the time has arrived! Tomorrow, November 7, is Election Day! Members, if you haven’t gone to the polls to cast your ballot, GO TOMORROW and vote FOR Prop 9! Do not miss out on this opportunity to provide much-needed financial relief for eligible Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees! Go vote FOR Prop […]
Last Day of Early Voting!
Today, November 3, is the final day for early voting in the 2023 General Election. Members, if you haven’t gone to the polls to cast your ballot, GO TODAY and vote FOR Prop 9! Election Day is Tuesday, November 7! Avoid those long lines and visit your early polling location today! According to this article, […]
Let’s Go Vote!
Many members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) have cast their ballots and voted FOR Prop 9! If you haven’t voted yet, LET’S GO VOTE! Early voting ends tomorrow, November 3. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7! According to this article, “After nine days of early voting, fewer than 725,000 ballots have been cast, […]
Have Your Friends and Family Voted FOR Prop 9?
Many members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) have cast their ballots and voted FOR Prop 9! Have your friends, family members, neighbors, and former students voted for Prop 9? Reach out to them and remind them of the importance of their vote! Voter turnout in Texas is low, and we need EVERYONE to […]