TRS Board of Trustees Meets, Discusses Actuarial Valuation, Funding Policies, and Space Needs
TRS Board of Trustees Meets, Discusses Actuarial Valuation, Funding Policies, and Space Needs Executive Summary TRTA public comments improve funding policy adopted by TRS Board TRS Trustees vote to adopt funding policy designed to manage contribution requests to the Legislature in a manner that systematically will decrease the unfunded liability (which sits at $55.6 billion) […]
Happy Thanksgiving from TRTA and TRTF!
Dear TRTA Members and Supporters, This is the time of year to reflect and be appreciative of those who have been a special part of our lives! The TRTA Board of Directors and the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Board of Trustees are so very thankful for the time you spend volunteering for the Texas […]
TRTF Provides Assistance To Educators Through Its “A Helping Hand” Program
November is Foundation Month! Make your tax-deductible donation today and support educators of the past, present and future! LaVerne Rydell is a retired teacher living in San Marcos, Texas. Earlier this year, she moved from her home to a senior community. However, she was having difficulty coming up with the funds to pay for her […]
TRTF Scholarships in Action: How Educators Are Getting a Strong Start
November is Foundation Month! Make your tax-deductible donation today and support educators of the past, present and future! When Bailey Beck started her college studies, she didn’t think she wanted to go into education. But after engaging in a program called Students Expanding Austin Literacy, she fell in love with teaching young people how to […]
TRTF Grants in Action: How A High School Laboratory Is Taking the Next Step
November is Foundation Month! Make your tax-deductible donation today and support educators of the past, present and future! The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) distributes 30 Classroom Assistance grants each year in the amount of $500 each. Since 2008, TRTF has provided $93,000 in grants to 186 active educators all across Texas. Denise Sanders, a […]
November is Foundation Month!
Happy November! The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF), the charitable partner organization of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), is hosting its annual fundraising drive to support its various charitable programs. TRTF’s goal is to raise $100,000 by the end of 2019! TRTF is a non-profit organization that works to provide resources for retired TRS […]
TRTA Wraps Up D.C. Visit, Implores Membership to Put Pressure On Congress
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) visited all 36 offices of Texas congressional representatives this week, as well as meeting with Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. John Cornyn’s staff. TRTA’s goal is to get Congress involved in moving forward with Windfall Elimination Reform (WEP). Now is the time for our membership to get engaged! You […]
TRTA’s Leadership Arrives In Washington D.C., Calls On Congressional Representatives to Take Action
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) leadership has arrived in Washington D.C. The leadership, which includes Executive Director Tim Lee, is working with Texas congressional representatives to reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Our goal is to gain traction on both Rep. Richie Neal’s bill (H.R. 4540) and Rep. Kevin Brady’s bill (H.R. 3934). Now […]
TRTA’s Leadership Heading to Washington D.C., Contact Your Congressional Representatives Today!
Executive Summary: TRTA’s leaders, including Executive Director Tim Lee, are going to Washington D.C. next week! The goal is to advance Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reform. Click here to contact your congressional Representative to ask for their support of WEP reform today! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is committed to reforming the Windfall Elimination […]
Tim Lee Visits Washington DC, Discusses Advancement of WEP Reform Bills
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 your help to contact your congressional representatives and ask for their support on both […]