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Executive Summary: Reps. Neal and Brady have filed WEP reform bills, HR 4540 and HR 3934. Both bills will provide relief to retirees if passed. However, the bills differ on their stance on the “hold harmless” provision. TRTA is asking for ...

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes its members to fall! Now that the weather is about to be cooler, TRTA hopes our members will show a warm welcome to friends and colleagues who have not yet joined TRTA and ...

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is a staunch advocate for reforming the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). The WEP is an unfair Social Security issue that negatively impacts thousands of retired educators nationwide, including educators that have paid into the ...