TRTA 2020 Convention Dates Changed
Even though the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) recently completed its 66thAnnual Convention in Austin April 1-2, members of the TRTA staff already are busy preparing for next year’s event to be held in Corpus Christi, Texas. Recent conversations with members of TRTA and the Board of Directors caused us to re-evaluate the dates for […]
Return-to-Work-Bill to Be Heard in House Tomorrow, Action Alert Included
Executive Summary: Use TRTA’s action alert to support HB 2227 HB 2227 will be heard by the House tomorrow SB 12 is eligible to be heard by the Senate HB 2567 is still in committee HB 2227 by Rep. Gene Wu (D – Houston) is a return-to-work-bill that’s scheduled to be heard on the House […]
House Passes SB 12 Through Third Reading
The Texas House of Representatives passed SB 12 by a vote of 145-1 today. SB 12 increases the state contribution to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) by 2 percent over the next five years. It also proposes to provide a 13th check to retirees up to $2,400. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) […]
SB 12 Passes Second Reading, Will Go to Final Vote Tomorrow
Today, the House version of Senate Bill 12, passed through second reading in the Texas House of Representatives. The House version of SB 12 will make the TRS pension fund actuarially sound and will provide a 13th check to retirees up to $2,400 dollars. SB 12 raises the state base funding by 2 percent over […]
Looking Forward to a Busy Week
Executive Summary: HB 9 headed to the House floor. Please keep calling (1.888.674.3788) and emailing your Representatives asking for their support of SB 12! TRS-Care “golden ticket” bill and return to work bills to be heard in committees. The Texas House has placed HB 9 on the calendar for April 24. HB 9 relates to […]
Senate Bill 12 Postponed in House Until Next Week
Executive Summary: At 3:30 PM (CDT) TRTA’s Tim Lee and Bill Barnes will hold a Facebook Live event answering member questions! Please keep calling (1.888.674.3788) and emailing your Representatives asking for their support of SB 12! SB 12 delayed by one week in the Texas House The bill’s author is using the time to refine […]
Senate Bill 12 on House Calendar for April 16
Executive Summary SB 12 is on House Calendar Tomorrow, April 16! The House version of SB 12 provides for a $2400 supplemental payment for retirees. Call your Representative today (1.888.674.3788) and use our Action Alert asking for their support on SB 12. The Texas House of Representatives will debate and vote on the House version […]
Senate Bill 12 On Its Way to House Floor, It’s Time to #RAISETHEBASE!
Executive Summary: TRTA Day at the Capitol hosted approximately 1,500 retirees SB 12 is headed to the House floor Return-to-work bills are in motion TRTA continues to push for additional TRS-Care funding Use TRTA’s Action Alert to encourage your legislator to put as much funding into the TRS pension as possible! Last week was big […]
TRTA Hosts Successful Convention and Day at the Capitol
TRTA Day at the Capitol is Here!
Invite your legislators to TRTA Day at the Capitol by clicking here! Use our hashtag #DAYATTHECAPITOL on Facebook and Twitter to let your legislators, friends, family and colleagues know you are attending the event or supporting TRTA’s efforts from home! Today, April 3, is the Texas Retired Teachers Association Day at the Capitol event! More […]