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 […]
Put a Spring in Your Step for TRTF!
Join the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) this spring as it launches its first ever Virtual Walk Fundraiser! Between April 3 and June 30, participants can decide when and where they want to walk, based on what is convenient for them. All donations from this fundraiser will support TRTF’s mission to provide resources for retired […]
Senate Passes SB 10 & House Pensions Committee Passes HB 600
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 10, the bill filed by that chamber to provide financial relief for Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) annuitants. All 31 Senators voted in favor of the bill, which had the unique circumstance of also being co-authored by all 31 Senators. SB 10 proposes a […]
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2023 Will Be Here Soon!
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. April […]
House PIFS, Senate Finance Meet to Discuss COLA Bills
Executive Summary: TRTA supports HB 600 and SB 10, both of which would provide retirees with a COLA and a supplemental payment. TRTA is continuing to work with legislators to help as many retirees as possible, in the biggest way possible. There is a strong desire from both chambers to meaningfully help retirees this session! […]
E.L. Galyean Award Recipient Mary Ann Dolezal
TRTA is pleased to announce the 2023 E.L. Galyean Award recipient Mary Ann Dolezal of TRTA District 4. This award recognizes a TRTA member for outstanding and unusual service on the state level to TRTA and its members. The award also serves as a constant reminder of the distinctive quality of committed service rendered by […]
TRTA Testifies to Appropriations Committee About Funding for COLA
The Texas House Committee on Appropriations met today and discussed funding for a benefit enhancement for retired educators. Senate Bill 30 would provide $1 billion for a benefit enhancement to Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) annuitants. Tim Lee, TRTA’s Executive Director, provided testimony to the committee in support of the bill. Lee thanked the legislators for […]
PIFS Meets, Discusses Resolution to Urge Congress to Repeal WEP and GPO
The Texas House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee met on Wednesday, March 15 to begin reviewing bills that have been filed during the 88th Legislative Session. On the docket was HCR 20, a resolution urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) of the Social Security Act. HCR […]