TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee on Facebook Live and YouTube on Friday!
It’s been a busy week at the Texas Capitol, and TRTA’s Executive Director, Tim Lee, will discuss the latest news and updates live on Facebook and YouTube Friday, May 14 at 2:00 p.m. Central. You may view this live event on TRTA’s Facebook page and YouTube channel! You do not need to have an account […]
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 for retirees so long as it doesn’t increase the date by […]
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 debate by the full Texas House. HB 3507, the supplemental payment bill with the […]
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 benefits from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is eligible to apply for an […]
TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee on Facebook Live and YouTube Tomorrow!
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, there is still much work to do as the 87th Legislative Session enters its final weeks. Please be sure to tune in TOMORROW (Friday, May 7) at 2:00 p.m. Central to hear from TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee and TRTA Legislative Coordinator Larry Yawn and […]
Reminder: TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee on Facebook Live at 2:00 p.m.!
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, there is still much work to do as the 87th Legislative Session enters its final weeks. Please be sure to tune in TODAY (Friday, April 30) at 2:00 p.m. to hear from TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee and TRTA Legislative Coordinator Larry Yawn about how […]
PIFS Committee Discusses Resolution to Repeal WEP, GPO
The Texas House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services Committee (PIFS) met Wednesday, April 28, 2021 and discussed Senate resolution SCR 17 by Senator Bryan Hughes (R, Mineola). The bill was laid out to the PIFS Committee by Representative Abel Herrero (D, Robstown) a long-time champion for repealing the GPO and the WEP. SCR 17 urges […]
Contact Your Legislators TODAY to Get a COLA Bill on the House Floor for a Vote! ACTION ALERT INCLUDED!
Click Here to Email your Legislator! As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, there is still much work to do as the 87th Legislative Session enters its final weeks. We must remain focused on moving bills that would provide TRS retirees with a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)! In case you missed […]
TRTA Facebook Friday Returns Live Today, April 23 at 2:00 p.m.
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, there is still much work to do as the 87th Legislative Session enters its final weeks. We must remain focused on moving bills that would provide TRS retirees with a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)! Please be sure to tune in to hear from TRTA Executive […]
Texas TRS Pension Fund at an All-Time High of $185 Billion; TRS Retirees See No Reason a COLA Cannot Pass This Session!
Executive Summary: Pension fund update reveals fund is at historical high! Your pension fund is healthy and capable of providing a much-needed COLA while still remaining actuarially sound! TRTA turning up the heat for a pension increase this session! TRS Board discusses how to address pending changes to return-to-work provisions for retirees TRS Board adopts […]