TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 5
Day 5: The Key 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 […]
TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 4
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. As we mentioned at the end of yesterday’s article, TRTA derives its strength from […]
TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 3
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 […]
TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 2
Day 2: The Importance of the Primary Election 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 […]
TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 1
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 Lineabout “Good Voter Health.” What do we mean by good voter health? While there are several key factors […]
Aetna Settlement in Lawsuit Impacts Some TRS Members
Message from Tim Lee, TRTA Executive Director Correcting Information Originally Provided Regarding Aetna Settlement TRTA strives to provide the best, clearest, and most accurate information available on all issues pertaining to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and our members’ interests. Last week, we learned about a class action lawsuit settlement between Aetna and […]
TRTA: Looking Forward to 2014!
The Fight to Preserve our TRS-Care, Pension Protection, TRTA Members Focus on Upcoming Primary! We have come to the end of 2013. What a great year this has been for TRTA members and all TRS retirees! The TRTA Board of Directors, state and local leaders and staff are grateful for your support. Many of you […]
Thoughts of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just a couple days away and, like you, I too am reflecting on all that I am thankful for. Of course, at the top of the list I am thankful for my wonderful family, their health, for safe travels as I visit local TRTA meetings and attend conferences around the country. I am […]
TRS Releases August 2013 Actuarial Valuation; Provides Update on TRS-Care
Today, November 12, 2013, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) held a meeting to share its August 2013 actuarial valuation of the pension trust fund and to provide an update on the TRS-Care retiree health insurance program. While much of the news shared was good, a common sentiment that was shared by both actuaries […]
TRTA Update on Charitable Assistance, and Laura and John Arnold Foundation continue to attack Public Pension Plans
November Is Foundation Month! November has been designated by the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) as a time to raise awareness of the good deeds of its charitable partner organization, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). The Foundation also wants to express its gratitude to all TRTA members and our friends. Due to your generosity, […]