TRTA Voter Health Series Recap
Last week, the Texas Retired Teachers Association shared its “Good Voter Health” series. The series covered a variety of topics concerning election activity during the upcoming Texas primaries. As we head into the primary election season, it is important for our members to be informed and active. Day 1: Are You Registered to Vote? Day […]
TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 5
Closely Watched Primary Races The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) ends its “Good Voter Health” series today with an important strategic article about high-profile contested races in Texas. As we mentioned in Day 2 of our series, TRTA does not endorse candidates for political office. It is vital, however, that our members research the candidates […]
TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 4
Helping Others Get Involved in the Political Process Today, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) continues its weeklong series about “Good Voter Health” with ways to help your fellow retirees, family and friends get involved in the political process. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 As we mentioned at the end of yesterday’s article, TRTA […]
TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 3
I’ve Researched the Candidates. Is My Work as a Voter Done? Welcome to Day 3 of the Texas Retired Teachers Association “Good Voter Health” Series! On Monday, we discussed the voter registration process and checking your voter status. If you missed this article, be sure to visit the Texas Secretary of State website to determine […]
TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 2
The Importance of Primary Elections and Who Is Running for Office in Your Area Welcome to the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) series on “Good Voter Health” Day 2! Yesterday, TRTA focused on the importance of being registered to vote and provided valuable, informative links for our members to check their registration status. As a […]
TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 1
Are You Registered to Vote? The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is focused on the election season, and our members should be too! This week, TRTA is providing a series of articles through the Inside Line about “Good Voter Health.” What constitutes “Good Voter Health?” “Good Voter Health” is a term used to describe an […]
TRTA Responds to Gubernatorial Appointment for State Pension Review Board
Click here to email Gov. Greg Abbott. Click here to email your senator. Near the end of 2015, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) released an Inside Line article discussing the recent appointment by Governor Greg Abbott of anti-public pension critic Josh McGee as Chairman of the State Pension Review Board. As Vice-President of the […]
Season’s Greetings From TRTA
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, staff and I are so very much thankful for the time you spend volunteering for the Texas Retired Teachers Association. Your work and […]
MEMBERSHIP ALERT: Governor Abbott Appoints Controversial and Outspoken Public Pension Critic Chairman of State Pension Review Board
Earlier this week, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott announced the names of three appointments to the State Pension Review Board, and named Josh McGee of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation (LJAF) the board’s new chairman. As many of our members are aware, the Laura and John Arnold Foundation is the leading organization in the nation […]
The Importance of Foundation Month
It’s Foundation Month! In my mind, I believe it’s been Foundation Month in the great state of Texas ever since the first school opened before the Republic of Texas was established. Teachers are the foundation for everything good that happens in our state. We know that teachers make things happen. Our patience, love, knowledge, dedication […]