Author Archives: rvarney

11 May
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House Calendar Deadline Approaches, COLA Bill Unlikely to Advance

The deadline for Texas House bills to be added to the House Calendar is tonight, and there has not been traction on HB 3214, which would provide a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retired educators. The Legislature has the authority to pass a benefit enhancement ...

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07 May
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Cost-of-Living Adjustment Talking Points

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is pushing for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) or a supplemental payment for retired educators this legislative session! HB 3214, the COLA bill with the most traction at this time, has still not been set for ...

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07 May
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TRTF Offering Disaster Relief Assistance to TRS Retirees

The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) is offering assistance to retirees impacted by winter storm Uri. The assistance comes in the form of one-time grants through TRTF. The TRTF Board of Trustees has determined that any retiree who is receiving ...

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