Missed Tim Lee’s Live Event Covering WEP & GPO Repeal Updates? Watch It Now!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee hosted a livestream on February 28 discussing the latest news from the Social Security Administration (SSA) on implementing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). If you missed the live event, you may still watch the video here! Thank You! Be sure to like […]
Congressman Sylvester Turner’s Many Paths
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost As high school Valedictorian, Sylvester Turner titled his speech “The Choice is Yours.” In that speech, he encouraged students to make their own decisions about their future paths. Some 52 […]
Tim Lee Live Friday, February 28 at 2:00 P.M. Central
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on Friday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. Central. TRTA members are able to view these events on the TRTA Facebook page and YouTube channel and do not need to have an account to view these events. During this week’s show, Lee will discuss the Social Security Administration’s […]
Senator Royce West Reflects on the Educational Experiences That Shaped Him
Royce West first became a Texas Senator in 1992, and he’s served in the Texas Senate for more than 30 years. Throughout his political journey, he’s always viewed public education as a priority for his legislation. “Education is important, and education is powerful. If indeed you want to succeed, you’ve got to get an education,” […]
Social Security Administration Announces Implementation of WEP/GPO Repeal Dates
WATCH TIM LEE’S UPDATE HERE. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on February 25, 2025, that the implementation of the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) is underway. Per the SSA website: “Starting the week of February 24, 2025, SSA is beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase […]
Tim Lee Live Today, Major Social Security Announcement!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today at 4:30 p.m. Central. TRTA members are able to view these events on the TRTA Facebook page and YouTube channel and do not need to have an account to view these events. During this today’s show, Tim will discuss the breaking news that retirees who […]
House Appropriations Article III Meets, Receives Testimony From TRTA
The Texas House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III met Monday, February 24, 2025, to review HB 1, the state budget. The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) testified, and the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) provided a public statement. TRS Executive Director Brian Guthrie provided an overview of the pension fund and healthcare […]
Member Action Alert: Contact Your Congressional Representative and Senator!
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), we need your help! Please send this urgent Action Alert to your Texas congressman today! TRTA is urging the Social Security Administration (SSA) to implement H.R. 82, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), as soon as possible! We know our members […]
Big WEP & GPO Announcement This Friday on Tim Lee Live!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on Friday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m. Central. TRTA members are able to view these events on the TRTA Facebook page and YouTube channel and do not need to have an account to view these events. During this week’s show, Tim will discuss efforts being […]
House Appropriations Meets, TRS Testifies
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the House Appropriations Committee met to begin discussions on House Bill 1 (HB 1), the state budget. Only invited testimony from state agencies was allowed during this hearing, and the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) did not testify. The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) provided an overview of the […]