Senate Appoints Conferees for SB 10
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the Texas Senate appointed conferees for Senate Bill 10, the bill that is currently under consideration by the Legislature to provide eligible Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees with a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and supplemental payment. The following Senators will serve on this conference committee, along with yet to […]
Action Alert: Send a Thank You to Legislators for Sending SB 10 and HJR 2 to Conference Committees
On May 1, 2023, the Texas House passed Senate Bill 10. SB 10 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to eligible Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees, as well as a supplemental payment. Now, the House version of SB 10 returns to the Senate, where the appointment of a conference committee to negotiate the […]
Senate Bill 10 and HJR 2 Pass in Texas House
Senate Bill 10 and House Joint Resolution 2 were heard in the Texas House of Representatives on Friday, April 28, 2023 and passed to third reading. Watch Tim Lee’s live update here. As the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) mentioned in an Inside Line on April 27, there are two bills that have been filed during the 88th Legislative […]
Senate Bill 10 and HJR 2 to Be Heard on House Floor Tomorrow
Senate Bill 10 and House Joint Resolution 2 have been placed on the calendar to be heard by the Texas House of Representatives tomorrow, April 28, 2023. Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members can watch the live webcast of the House of Representatives tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. by clicking on this link and then clicking […]
Reminder: Tim Lee Live on Facebook and YouTube Tomorrow at 4 P.M. Central
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, April 27, at 4 p.m. Central. Lee will talk about the legislative calendar and how much time is left in the 88th Legislative Session to pass a bill that will provide public education retirees in Texas with a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) […]
Reminder: Tim Lee Live on Facebook and YouTube Tomorrow at 4 P.M. Central
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, April 20, at 4 p.m. Central. Lee will talk about how to be ready in the final month of session to make the most positive outcomes happen, dealing with session anxiety, and not being lulled into a false sense of security. […]
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2023 is Here! How You Can Help
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is ready for our exciting Day at the Capitol event today, April 12, 2023! TRTA expects more than 1,000 retired public educators to join us on the East Lawn to meet with legislators, advocate for a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and enjoy fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream social! […]
TRTA Day at the Capitol is Less Than 24 Hours Away! Help Us Promote It!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) exciting Day at the Capitol event is less than 24 hours away! More than 1,000 TRTA members are looking forward to April 12 when we gather on the East Lawn to meet with legislators, advocate for a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and enjoy fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream […]
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2023 is in One Week! Invite Your Legislators!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes ALL of our members to our exciting Day at the Capitol event on Wednesday, April 12, 2023! Retired public educators are looking forward to meeting with legislators, advocating for a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and enjoying fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream social on the East Lawn. Please send […]
TRTA Launches New Website
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to announce its new website! We hope TRTA members enjoy the many new and enhanced features that are available, as well as the colorful, modern layout. Members, please visit www.trta.org today! You may view a short video walking you through the website here. TRTA members know that retirement means far […]