Driven to Go the Extra Mile – Jeanne Paull-Turner
A self-described “firecracker,” Jeanne Paull-Turner is always taking the opportunity to tell people about the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) and the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). Whether it’s talking to strangers in the line at a gas station, or communicating with Texas legislators at the Capitol, Jeanne is continuously finding ways to promote TRTA’s […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and more […]
How Public Education Represents Hope for Jesse and Melissa Ramos
TRTA members Jesse and Melissa Ramos (Floresville, Texas) have built their lives around a passion for education and community service. Jesse Ramos grew up as part of a migrant worker family, moving across the U.S. before settling in Lubbock, Texas where he graduated from Lubbock High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and more […]
Breaking News: Social Security Officials to Join TRTA Live on April 11
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and more […]
How TRTA Local Chapters Engage and Connect Retirees
Retired educators join Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) local chapters for FUN, FRIENDSHIP, and PURPOSE! Local chapters are known for their strong sense of community, and many members have their initial interest sparked by a personal invitation from a friend. As Cori Pratt from Richardson RSP shared, “I was blown away by the commitment I heard about […]
TRTA Hosts Successful Day at the Capitol
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (WEP), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today at 2:00 p.m. Central. TRTA members are able to view these events on the TRTA Facebook page and YouTube channel and do not need to have an account to view these events. TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee will bring the latest communications from […]
ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Legislators Regarding Day at the Capitol
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is gearing up for its Day at the Capitol on March 26. We are calling on all members to complete this Action Alert letting legislators know that TRTA members will be at the Capitol! This year’s Day at the Capitol will be a celebration of our victories in passing the cost-of-living […]
Geraldine Haggard – Plano RTA – TRTA Member Since 1999
Ms. Geraldine Haggard taught in schools for 50 years. Now retired, she volunteers her time working as an active member in her local chapter, Plano RTA. As an advocate for public school retirees, she still serves, fosters, and inspires her community in many ways. All the way from Solstice Retirement Home in Plano, Texas, she […]