Tim Lee Interviews Rep. Ken King

The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s Executive (TRTA) Director, Tim Lee, interviewed Rep. Ken King (R – Canadian). The interview was conducted on Facebook Live and YouTube. King answered questions regarding HB 430, which he filed before the legislative session, and a potential cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retired educators. TRTA thanks Rep. King for joining us […]

Texas House Passes TRS Sunset Bill

Executive Summary: Texas House Passed the TRS Sunset bill A bill to create a COLA study received testimony in the Administration Committee Tim Lee to interview Ken King live on Facebook and YouTube on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. The Texas House passed the House version of the Sunset bill today related to the Teacher Retirement […]

Senate Finance Discusses TRS Sunset Bill, Passes SB 706

CLICK HERE TO THANK LEGISLATORS FOR TRTA ZOOM TO THE CAPITOL! SB 706 passed out of Senate Finance today, Tim Lee provided testimony in support of the bill HB 1732 to be heard in House Administration April 13 at 9:00 a.m. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Tim Lee will be on Facebook Live and YouTube Wednesday, April […]

TRTA Hosts Successful Zoom to the Capitol Week!

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) would like to thank the thousands of TRTA members who participated in our inaugural virtual Zoom to the Capitol event this week! If you were not able to participate in the events live, you may still view them online! View our April 6 Kickoff Event with President Leroy DeHaven […]

TRTA Zoom to the Capitol: April 7 Events Reminder

Monday and Tuesday, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) began participating in virtual meetings with their legislators for our very first virtual Zoom to the Capitol event! Did you miss yesterday’s events? No worries! You can still view them online! View our Kickoff Event with President Leroy DeHaven and Executive Director Tim Lee […]

TRTA Zoom to the Capitol: April 6 Events Reminder

Yesterday, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) began participating in virtual meetings with their legislators for our very first virtual Zoom to the Capitol event! Links for today’s events (April 6) are available below! Don’t forget to download the TRTA app to be sure you receive all of the late-breaking updates. Learn how […]

TRTA is Ready to Zoom to the Capitol! PLUS: PIFS Committee to Hear COLA Bills!

Monday, April 5 through Thursday, April 8, our Texas retired public education employees will be at the granite dome—virtually—talking with their Senators and Representatives about how TRS retirees need a meaningful, permanent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)! There are several events you will not want to miss, including the Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee hearing […]

Last Chance to RSVP to TRTA Zoom to the Capitol!

Have you sent your email to your legislators, letting them know TRS retirees need a raise this session? CLICK HERE TO SEND YOURS! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to see so many dedicated members sharing their photos and telling us their stories as we get closer to our legislative rally week, Zoom […]