Primary Runoff Elections: Last Day to Register to Vote is TODAY!

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) and its members know the tremendous value their vote has in every election, especially the Primary Election. Now, we are nearing a critical voting time as runoff elections for the Primary Election are set to begin soon. There are several key races that TRTA knows will be critical, and […]

TRS Board Meets, Votes on Rate of Return Assumption

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees met today to discuss changing the rate of return assumption for the pension fund. The TRS Board of Trustees took two votes on changing the rate of return assumption. Neither vote passed. As a result, the board will postpone voting on the issue again until […]

TRS Board Holds Committee Meetings, Committee Recommends Changes to TRS-ActiveCare

The TRS Board of Trustees held committee meetings today. The five TRS Board committees discussed issues relevant to the full meeting tomorrow. The most pressing issue concerning TRS retirees is a change to the rate of return assumption, which was not discussed today, but will be voted on during tomorrow’s meeting. As previously reported, TRS […]

TRS Board to Meet April 19-20, Discuss Changes to Rate of Return Assumption

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees will meet April 19-20. The Board is set to take a vote on changing the rate of return assumption, a critically important factor in determining future cost-of-living adjustments for retired educators. You can watch the Board meeting here. The Board is expected to vote on […]

Senate State Affairs Committee Meets, Discusses Future of TRS-Care

Sign TRTA’s Petition requesting the Texas Legislature to fully fund the TRS Pension Plan! The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee met on April 4 to discuss the state of public pension systems, including the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) pension plan and health care program, TRS-Care. Senators received testimony from the Executive Directors of […]

Senate State Affairs Committee Meets, Discusses Future of TRS Pension Plan

Sign TRTA’s Petition requesting the Texas Legislature to fully fund the TRS Pension Plan! The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee met on April 4 to discuss the state of public pension systems, including the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) pension plan. Senators received testimony from the Executive Directors of several state agencies, as well […]

TRTA 65th Annual Convention Starts April 8!

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is finalizing plans for the 65th Annual TRTA Convention to be held in San Antonio April 8-10. Nearly 1,000 retirees are registered for the event already, which is taking place at the La Cantera Resort and Spa located at 16641 La Cantera Parkway. This year’s theme, “Preserving the Past; […]

Election Day is Today! Go Vote!

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is proud to have an active and involved membership of retirees who exercise their right to vote! Many retired educators have already voted early in the Texas Primary Election. Thank you for getting out and voting and for encouraging your family members, friends and neighbors to do the same! […]