Kathy Gregg: A Counselor’s Heart, A Lifetime of Service
For more than three decades, Kathy Gregg dedicated her life to supporting students, not just academically, but personally—helping them discover their strengths and navigate life’s challenges. Alongside her husband Joe, the Gregg family left a lasting mark on education in Round Rock, Texas. From 1981 to 2017, one or both Greggs served at Westwood High […]
Boots and Books Photos
Thank you to Nichol Lee, Spence, Bruce Maxwell, and Roy Varney for providing event photographs! To download a specific photo, click on the photo and use the download button (located on the bottom-right side).
Texas Primary Runoff Races to Watch!
A Letter From TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee: Dear TRTA members, supporters and friends, The information you have below is a great explanation of why you should vote and where you can find information about candidates. Many people who see this information may feel incredibly frustrated. Many people just want one simple answer to the […]
Primary Runoff Elections: Last Day to Register to Vote is TODAY!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) and its members know the tremendous value their vote has in every election, especially the Primary Election. Now, we are nearing a critical voting time as runoff elections for the Primary Election are set to begin soon. There are several key races that TRTA knows will be critical, and […]
TRS Board Meets, Votes on Rate of Return Assumption
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees met today to discuss changing the rate of return assumption for the pension fund. The TRS Board of Trustees took two votes on changing the rate of return assumption. Neither vote passed. As a result, the board will postpone voting on the issue again until […]
TRS Board Holds Committee Meetings, Committee Recommends Changes to TRS-ActiveCare
The TRS Board of Trustees held committee meetings today. The five TRS Board committees discussed issues relevant to the full meeting tomorrow. The most pressing issue concerning TRS retirees is a change to the rate of return assumption, which was not discussed today, but will be voted on during tomorrow’s meeting. As previously reported, TRS […]
TRS Board to Meet April 19-20, Discuss Changes to Rate of Return Assumption
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees will meet April 19-20. The Board is set to take a vote on changing the rate of return assumption, a critically important factor in determining future cost-of-living adjustments for retired educators. You can watch the Board meeting here. The Board is expected to vote on […]
Senate State Affairs Committee Meets, Discusses Future of TRS-Care
Sign TRTA’s Petition requesting the Texas Legislature to fully fund the TRS Pension Plan! The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee met on April 4 to discuss the state of public pension systems, including the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) pension plan and health care program, TRS-Care. Senators received testimony from the Executive Directors of […]
Senate State Affairs Committee Meets, Discusses Future of TRS Pension Plan
Sign TRTA’s Petition requesting the Texas Legislature to fully fund the TRS Pension Plan! The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee met on April 4 to discuss the state of public pension systems, including the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) pension plan. Senators received testimony from the Executive Directors of several state agencies, as well […]
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 […]