HB 2 Passes, On Its Way to the Governor
House Bill 2, the supplemental appropriations bill which includes funding for the TRS-Care retiree health insurance program shortfall, passed the Texas House of Representatives last night! The bill, which received just one dissenting vote, is now on its way to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk. To view a list of all Representatives who participated in the […]
Action Alert Thanking Senators for HB 2, HB 2168 Explained
In yesterday’s Inside Line, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) were grateful to hear about the passage of House Bill 2 in the Senate, as well as the passage of House Bill 2168. As you know, House Bill 2 includes funding to shore up the TRS-Care retiree health insurance program. We appreciate the […]
TRS-Care Funding Receives Senate Approval
The bill funding TRS-Care’s budget shortfall has passed in the Texas Senate. House Bill 2 promises to add $768 million to TRS-Care during the 2016-2017 biennium. TRS-Care is the health insurance program more than 240,000 retired public educators rely upon. The measure will now go back to the Texas House for one final vote. TRTA […]
84th Legislative Session: Down to the Wire! (Featuring New TRTATV Episode)
Got a question for TRTATV? Email roy@trta.org with the subject line “TRTATV,” and your question could be selected for an upcoming episode. You can also submit questions via Facebook and Twitter by using the hashtag #TRTATV. The 84th session of the Texas Legislature is nearing an end, as June 1—the final day the regular session—approaches […]
Full Steam Ahead into the Last Month of Session (Featuring Action Alert!)
Click here to send a short email to your legislator thanking them for their hard work and encouraging them to finish strong for their retired school employee constituents! The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) legislative agenda is progressing in the Texas Legislature. TRS-Care, the health insurance program more than 240,000 retired public educators rely upon, […]
Pensions Committee Considering Ways to Help Retirees
During a May 4 meeting, the Texas House Pensions Committee reviewed seven bills that if passed would provide benefit increases for annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) was present at the hearing, with many members attending and testifying. Below is a list of bills that were […]
TRTA Requesting Your Support in Passage of State and Congressional Bills (Featuring Video Content Including Tim Lee and Bill Barnes)
The Texas Legislative Session ends in 38 days. The funding bill for the 84th Texas Legislature is in its final phases, and it will include approximately $770 million toward TRS-Care, the health care program more than 240,000 retired public school educators rely upon. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is asking you to call 1-888-674-3788 […]
TRTA Working with Texas State Senators on Legislation
Yesterday, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) provided an update about some of the work being done to help public education retirees this session. Great solutions are developing for the TRS-Care funding shortfall, and many legislators are looking at ways to provide possible benefit increases to annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). […]
Final Action on TRS-Care Funding Still Pending
Two weeks ago, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) were excited to hear about the Texas Senate’s intention to fully fund the TRS-Care retiree health insurance program shortfall. As you may know, the shortfall is expected to reach nearly $770 million. The Texas House of Representatives passed its version of the budget, which […]
TRTA Convention and Day at the Capitol Wrap-Up
ACTION ALERT: Thank your legislator here! Last week, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) held its 62nd Annual Convention in Austin, Texas on April 6-7, followed by an exciting Day at the Capitol event on April 8. Nearly 1,000 members joined us for the Convention, held at the JW Marriott in downtown Austin. Convention attendees […]