Congressman Brady Asks for Our Help with HR 711
Congressman Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and co-author of H.R. 711, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act, released an article today after receiving feedback from thousands of Americans about how the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) impacts them. As many members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, we […]
Early Voting Begins Next Week!
The members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) are civic-minded and passionate about education and retirement issues. That’s why so many of you are making plans to get out and vote early for the upcoming November General Election! Early voting begins Monday, October 24, 2016 and continues through Friday, November 4, 2016. The last […]
Voter Registration Deadline Approaching, New Fact Sheet to Share with Candidates!
(Editor’s note: Last week this Inside Line was delivered with a fact sheet that featured the incorrect use of a term. This fact sheet has been corrected, and you may download it below.) As the November General Election draws nearer, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) are making plans now to get to […]
New TRTATV Episode: Speaker Series – Brock Gregg
Brock Gregg joined the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) as the Administrative Coordinator in April. Previously, he has worked with the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE). He joined TRTA’s Government Relations Hope Osborn on TRTATV to discuss the issues active educators are facing as the 85th Texas Legislature approaches. Retirees and actives share a […]
Notice: Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Donation Request Error
Recently, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF)—the charitable arm of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA)—mailed out a special request for donations to its generous donors as part of their annual appeal to raise funds for several valuable programs. Thousands of members of TRTA are dedicated to the causes supported by TRTF, such as the […]
TRS Board Meets, TRS-Care Crisis Weighs Heavily on Hearts of Retirees
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees met on September 22 and 23 for their quarterly meeting. During the meeting, long-time TRTA member and E.L. Galyean award recipient Tom Rogers provided sincere public comment as he spoke about his concerns for the TRS-Care retiree health insurance program. Asking if there was any […]
Local Unit Meetings Beginning, Find Yours Today
One of the best and most rewarding ways to get involved with the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is through our 250-plus local unit chapters. Local units offer opportunities for fellowship and fun, and are a community-driven entry into the world of retirement. TRTA local units host meetings all across the state. These meetings are […]
Work on WEP Underway! Share Your Story Today!
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) have been working hard all summer to achieve results on the unfair Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Many have contacted their congressmen and friends in other states impacted by the WEP, encouraging them to do the same. In July, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act (HR 711) […]
Details Start to Come Into Focus for Upcoming TRS-Care Changes
Starting Sept. 1, TRS-Care participants will begin paying increased deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. These changes were approved by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) to the health care program in a June 16 Board meeting. TRS-Care serves more than 250,000 retired educators, but its funding has been at a critically low level. Without the […]
TRS Board of Trustees Talks Budget, Plans for TRS-Care
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees met today, July 29, to discuss TRS-Care and budget requests that will be made to the Texas Legislature later this summer. TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee provided impassioned public comment, approaching the trustees with heartfelt concern about the looming TRS-Care budget crisis. Lee stressed that […]