Author Archives: rvarney

09 Jul
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PIFS and Senate Finance Committees Meet, Pass Thirteenth Check Bills

Executive Summary: The first special session of the 87th Legislature began Two bills, one in the House and one in the Senate, were heard today that would provide a one-time supplemental payment to TRS retirees HB 85 passed out of ...

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08 Jul
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Special Session Bills Proposing Benefit Enhancements Filed, SB 7 to Be Heard in Committee Tomorrow!

As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may have read in an Inside Line posted recently, the special session of the 87th Legislature began today. Included in Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation of agenda items is a benefit enhancement for Teacher Retirement ...

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07 Jul
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TRTA Breaking News: Abbott Adds Thirteenth Check for TRS Annuitants to Special Session Agenda

Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation to call a special session of the 87th Legislature. The session will convene on Thursday, July 8 at 10:00 a.m. Here is the link to Gov. Abbott’s proclamation. The proclamation includes a ...

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