Early Voting Begins Today!

As the General Election approaches, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is your one-stop shop for voting safely and finding non-partisan information on how, when, and where to cast your vote. Mark Your Calendars! • October 23, 2020 — Vote by mail application due • October 13-30, 2020 — Early voting period • November 3, […]

October is Voter Education Month!

The General Election will occur on Nov. 3. For eligible voters, Oct. 23 is the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot. For in-person voters, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is encouraging its members to follow all safety guidelines. Additionally, it’s recommended that members vote early to avoid long lines. Mark Your Calendars! • […]

U.S. Senate Candidate MJ Hegar Addresses TRTA Members During Town Hall

On Saturday, October 3, candidate for the United States Senate MJ Hegar spoke during a town hall held especially for members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). Similar to an event held earlier in the week with Senator John Cornyn, Hegar addressed multiple questions about how Social Security impacts retirement for Texas public school […]

MJ Hegar Town Hall Scheduled for Saturday, October 3

On Saturday, October 3, candidate for the United States Senate MJ Hegar will speak during a town hall held especially for members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). Similar to an event held earlier in the week with Senator John Cornyn, Hegar will address member-submitted questions about topics such as Social Security and health […]

Senator Cornyn Speaks to TRTA Members During Town Hall

On Tuesday, September 29, U.S. Senator John Cornyn participated in a live town hall hosted by the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). The unprecedented event gave TRTA members the opportunity to hear from the Senator, who currently is running for re-election, about issues such as Social Security and the unfair provisions that impact public servant […]

UPDATE: John Cornyn’s Town Hall Moved to 3 P.M. on Sept. 29

Due to a Senate vote call, John Cornyn’s town hall meeting with the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has been moved by one hour to 3 p.m. CDT on Sept. 29. Previously, the meeting was scheduled for 4 p.m. CDT on Sept. 29. If you haven’t done so already, you must pre-register to participate in […]

UPDATE: Town Hall with John Cornyn and MJ Hegar Streams Switched to Zoom

The upcoming Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) town halls with John Cornyn and MJ Hegar will now be held as a Zoom Webinars. In order to participate in the webinars, you must pre-register. To register for Cornyn’s town hall, click here. Cornyn’s town hall will occur Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. To register for Hegar’s […]

Watch the Town Halls on Sept. 29 and Oct. 3 Via Zoom

UPDATE: The upcoming Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) town halls with John Cornyn and MJ Hegar will now be held as a Zoom Webinars. In order to participate in the webinars, you must pre-register. To register for Cornyn’s town hall, click here. Cornyn’s town hall will occur Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. To register for […]

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT: TRTA to Host Town Hall Events with John Cornyn and MJ Hegar

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is pleased to announce that we are planning two virtual town hall events focused on issues at the federal government level. U.S. Senator John Cornyn will join us for a town hall meeting on Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. MJ Hegar is challenging Cornyn for the U.S. senate seat, […]

Voting Resources and TRTA’s Legislative Priorities

As the General Election approaches, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is your one-stop shop for voting safely and finding non-partisan information on how, when, and where to cast your vote. There are only 42 days before election day (November 3) and 21 days until early voting begins (October 13). We urge you to plan […]