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 […]
This Week: Legislative Hearings to Watch, Tim Lee to Address Member Questions on March 16
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has heard from many members after publishing an Inside Line on Saturday, March 11 about two bills that were filed late last week: Senate Bill 10 and House Bill 600. TRTA first wishes to express its gratitude to both the Texas Senate and House for laying out proposals that would provide […]
Breaking News: As Bill Deadline Passes, TRS Retirees Are Major Priority for 88th Legislature
Breaking News: As Bill Deadline Passes, TRS Retirees Are Major Priority for 88th Legislature The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is pleased to announce two priority bills have been filed in the Texas Legislature that would help Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees struggling to make ends meet after years of not receiving a […]
Senate Finance Meets, Discusses Supplemental State Budget
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, March 9, at 4 p.m. Central. Lee will discuss the latest legislative happenings as it’s been a busy week at the Texas Capitol! Be sure to tune in! Senate Finance Meets, Discusses Supplemental State Budget The Texas State Senate Finance Committee […]
The March is On: TRTA Rallies Members to Action!
March is a crucial month for legislative action on issues that impact you and your fellow public education retirees. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is moving full steam ahead, and we need your help! THE MARCH IS ON! The Texas Legislature is moving at a rapid pace, having budget discussions, deciding how to spend […]
PIFS Committee Meets, Tim Lee Live Tomorrow
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, March 2, at 4 p.m. Central. The pace of legislative activity is picking up, and Lee will be discussing this week’s committee meetings! He will also focus on the challenges ahead! PIFS Committee Meets The Texas House […]
Appropriations Subcommittee Meets, Hears Testimony from TRS and TRTA. Action Alert Included!
Use our Action Alert to contact your legislators TRTA testified to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III that the state should invest in retirees by passing a COLA. The House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee meets on March 1 The Texas House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III met on Monday, February 27 to […]