TRS Board Votes on Changes to TRS-Care Medical Plans
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees convened July 13 and 14 for their quarterly meeting. The TRS Board discussed the transition to a new pharmacy benefits manager, voted to increase deductibles for the TRS-Care Standard medical insurance plan, and revealed the dates of the TRS-Care Fall Health Fairs. Despite these changes, […]
TRTA District Presidents Convene for Annual Conference
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes its twenty District Presidents to Pflugerville this week for the annual District Presidents Leadership Conference (DPLC) July 10 through July 14. The presidents, who serve as vital links to TRTA’s 240-plus local chapters across the state, are receiving training and information fundamental to their roles. TRTA also welcomes […]
TRTA Hosts Live Event on Facebook and YouTube, Announces Constitutional Amendment Election Plans
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, hosted a live event on Facebook and YouTube on July 11. He was joined by members of the TRTA Board of Directors and District Presidents. During the live event, Lee announced TRTA’s plans to get out the vote for the November 7 election. The election […]
REMINDER: Tim Lee to Host Facebook/YouTube Live Event July 11
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be kicking off a series of Facebook and YouTube live events on July 11 at 4 p.m. CDT. The series will focus on passing the constitutional amendment related to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees in the November election. You can read more about the […]
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Fourth of July to our dedicated Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members! We thank you for your continued support and pursuit of improved benefits for all Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees. We hope you will join TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee one week from today as he broadcasts live from Facebook and […]
Tim Lee to Host Facebook/YouTube Live Event July 11
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) have started receiving their copies of TRTA’s quarterly news bulletin, The VOICE, with information about what transpired during the 88th Legislative Session that adjourned on Memorial Day. We have received many calls and emails asking about the next steps in the process for supporting the constitutional amendment […]
Senate Bill 10 Signed by Governor Abbott
Today, June 13, 2023, Senate Bill 10 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, SB 10 is the bill that includes the supplemental payment/stipend amounts and percentages of the cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for eligible Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees. Several TRTA members, […]
Tim Lee Live Tomorrow at 4 P.M. On Facebook and YouTube
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teacher’s Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, June 1, at 4 p.m. CST. He will discuss member questions regarding SB 10. On May 28, the Texas House passed SB 10. Learn more about the bill’s details here. We are asking members to please renew their […]
Texas House Passes Senate Bill 10
Today, May 28, 2023, the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 10 in its amended form after being deliberated by a conference committee of Senators and Representatives over the past several weeks. The bill passed the Senate unanimously on May 27 and will now be sent to Governor Greg Abbott. As members of the […]
Texas Senate Passes Senate Bill 10
Today, May 27, 2023, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 10 in its amended form after being deliberated by a conference committee of Senators and Representatives over the past several weeks. The bill must receive a final vote from the Texas House before being sent to the Governor. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers […]