Sign TRTA’s Online Petition Encouraging the Texas Legislature to Fund the TRS Pension Plan
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is considering changing its rate of return assumption from 8 percent to 7.25 percent. The practical implications of this change would have an impact on future cost-of-living adjustments for retired educators. By lowering the rate of return assumption to 7.25, TRS would need to request an increase of […]
TRTA 65th Annual Convention Starts April 8!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is finalizing plans for the 65th Annual TRTA Convention to be held in San Antonio April 8-10. Nearly 1,000 retirees are registered for the event already, which is taking place at the La Cantera Resort and Spa located at 16641 La Cantera Parkway. This year’s theme, “Preserving the Past; […]
Is TRS Really Reducing Their Assumed Rate of Return on the TRS Investments? What Does that Mean to Me?
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may have read recently in an Inside Line article, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees is considering changing the rate of return assumption for the pension fund that provides retirement income for Texas public education retirees. TRTA has heard from many members […]
Election Day is Today! Go Vote!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is proud to have an active and involved membership of retirees who exercise their right to vote! Many retired educators have already voted early in the Texas Primary Election. Thank you for getting out and voting and for encouraging your family members, friends and neighbors to do the same! […]
Election Day is Tomorrow (March 6)!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is proud to have an active and involved membership of retirees who exercise their right to vote! Many retired educators have already voted early in the Texas Primary Election. Thank you for getting out and voting and for encouraging your family members, friends and neighbors to do the same! […]
Early Voting Continues Through March 2: VOTE TODAY!
Many Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members are going to the polls to participate in early voting in the Primary Election. Remember that in Texas, you can make your vote count the most by voting in the Primary of your choice! Most elections in Texas are decided during the Primary Election, not during the General […]
TRS Board Meets, Discusses Customer Services Issues, Rate of Return
Executive Summary: TRS Board of Trustees to vote on changing rate of return assumption in April. TRTA members and leadership provided testimony about the future of the pension fund. TRS provided presentations on the customer service issues, including increased phone call volume. TRS received presentations on changing the rate of return assumption. The Teacher Retirement […]
TRS Board of Trustees Meeting Starts Tomorrow (February 14)! Watch Online!
As the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) reported last week, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees will be meeting in Edinburg on Wednesday, February 14 through Friday, February 16. How to Watch the Meeting Online! We urge all members of TRTA in the area to attend in person (UT Rio Grande […]
TRS Board of Trustees to Meet February 14-16, Primary Election Update
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees will meet next week in Edinburg, Texas for its annual retreat. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) reported on the significance of this meeting in December 2017 when the board discussed the agency’s actuarial valuation. At the time, TRS reported that the pension fund exceeded […]
TRS News and Primary Election Update
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has heard from many members lately regarding changes to the TRS-Care retiree health insurance plan, as well as changes in monthly annuity amounts and IRS implications for tax returns. Below are some answers to the most frequently asked questions TRTA has received. Annuity Letters The Teacher Retirement System of […]