TRTF’s “A Helping Hand” and Disaster Relief Programs Are Here to Provide Assistance
Dear Friends, This is an urgent call for your help. In the face of uncertainty, retired educators still need the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation to help them with pressing emergencies, such as paying for utilities, groceries, and medical bills. As each of us experiences the COVID-19 outbreak on a different scale, TRTF is still providing […]
TRTA 2020 Updates, Good News, and More!
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may know, our 67th State Convention which was scheduled for this week in Corpus Christi was cancelled due to concerns over the health and well-being of our attendees in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Despite this cancellation, TRTA is still providing the resources, information, […]
Tim Lee Hosts Facebook Live Deep Dive on WEP Reform
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee hosted a Facebook Live event where he explained the history, present and possible future repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Watch the full presentation here! You don’t need to have a Facebook profile to watch the video. In his presentation, Lee also referenced a […]
Tim Lee To Host Facebook Live on WEP Reform
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will host a Facebook Live event today at 1 PM CDT. Lee will provide a deep dive on Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reform. The video will be available on TRTA’s Facebook page. You don’t need to have a Facebook account to view the video. The […]
Breaking: TRS Members to Receive Federal Funds from Stimulus Package, Facebook Live Recap
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has confirmed that Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees will be eligible to receive help from the $2 trillion federal stimulus package. The stimulus amount will be based upon adjusted gross income, with no distinction between active and retired employees. The amount will vary depending upon the individual’s […]
TRTA: Stronger Together
Executive Summary: TRTA has strength in numbers. Your TRS pension plan is our priority. We continue to fight for WEP reform. If you are another retiree is in need, apply for TRTF’s “A Helping Hand.” Dear TRTA member and friend, When the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) came into existence 67 years ago, it is […]
Tim Lee to Host Facebook Live Event with TRS Executive Director Brian Guthrie
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, Tim Lee, will be hosting a Facebook Live event on Friday, March 27th, at 1 pm with special guest Brian Guthrie, the Executive Director of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). They will be talking about the TRS pension trust fund and how the market fluctuations […]
TRTA To Cancel 2020 State Convention
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Board of Directors, in an abundance of caution, has made the critical decision to cancel this year’s convention in Corpus Christi, Texas. The decision was not made lightly and the most important consideration in making the decision is the health and well-being of our members. During this time of […]
TRTA Convention Update Regarding Coronavirus
Dear Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Members, The health and well-being of our members is our top priority. In the wake of the coronavirus, known as COVID-19, TRTA is monitoring the spread and outbreak of this respiratory illness. Currently, our state convention is slated for April 6-8, 2020. Like many of our members, we are […]
TRS Testifies Before House PIFS Committee About Building Lease
On Monday, March 9, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) testified before the House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee. The testimony provided by TRS primarily focused on long-term facility planning for the TRS headquarters and the process leading to the recent decision not to move the investments division to the Indeed Tower. […]