RESCHEDULED: Tim Lee Video Discussion About WEP Reform with Kevin Brady on June 3
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will host a Facebook Live discussion with Congressman Kevin Brady (R – The Woodlands) about the most recent efforts to reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Brady serves as the ranking minority member on the House Ways and Means Committee, and his bill, H.R. 3934, […]
TRTA Working with Brady to Reschedule Facebook Live Event
Unfortunately, Congressman Kevin Brady (R – The Woodlands) has been forced to reschedule his planned Facebook Live event with the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). Originally, the Facebook Live event was scheduled for today at 12 p.m. However, TRTA is working with Brady’s office to reschedule the event for the future. We appreciate all the […]
Tim Lee To Host Facebook Live About WEP Reform with Congressman Kevin Brady!
UPDATE: Unfortunately, Kevin Brady has had a scheduling conflict come up. Tim Lee is working to find a new guest for this week. We’re hopeful that we’ll be able to schedule Brady at a future date! The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will host a Facebook Live discussion with Congressman Kevin […]
Tim Lee Hosts Video Discussion About TRS-Care with Katrina Daniel
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee continued his video series this week with a conversation about TRS-Care, the state-run health insurance program for retired educators. Lee held the video call with Katrina Daniel, who has been the Chief Health Care Officer for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) for five […]
Tim Lee To Host Video Discussion About TRS-Care with Katrina Daniel
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will host a video discussion with Katrina Daniel about the state of TRS-Care. Daniel serves as the Chief Health Care Officer for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). The video will be posted on Friday, May 8 at 2 p.m. to TRTA’s website and […]
Tim Lee To Host Facebook Live on State of Nursing Homes During Pandemic
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will host a Facebook Live event discussing the safety of elders in nursing homes during the pandemic. He will be joined by Brian Lee, the Executive Director of Families for Better Care. Brian Lee is Tim Lee’s brother, and he’s considered one of the nation’s […]
TRS Board Meets, Discusses How Covid-19 Has Affected Agency Operations and the Pension Fund, Tim Lee Answers Member Questions About WEP Reform
Executive Summary: TRS Board met via videoconference due to Covid-19 restrictions, an historic first for the agency TRS reassured members their monthly annuities will be paid on time and it is business as usual while most employees work remotely The pension fund value sits at approximately $150 billion today, down from $164 billion in February […]
TRS Board Meets Tomorrow Morning (April 17), Tim Lee to Host WEP Facebook Live Event
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet this Friday, April 17. The meeting will be conducted by videoconference in accordance with the Governor’s authorization concerning suspension of certain open meeting law requirements in response to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) disaster. A quorum of members of the Board will still […]
TRS Board of Trustees to Meet April 17, Federal Stimulus Application Available for Non-Filers
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet this Friday, April 17. The meeting will be conducted by videoconference in accordance with the Governor’s authorization concerning suspension of certain open meeting law requirements in response to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) disaster. A quorum of members of the Board will still […]
Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Fund-Raiser Update
Dear TRTA members and friends, I want to thank you for your overwhelming and immediate response to my urgent call for help yesterday. Many of you responded to my plea for donations to the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) to help educators of the past, present and future, and especially for retirees experiencing critical emergencies […]