Push to the Polls: Primary Season Begins
The NFL Super Bowl may occur on the first Sunday of each February, but for the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), our Super Bowl occurs every other year in mid-February. We are, of course, referring to the Texas Primary Elections! Early voting began today, and the stakes couldn’t be higher! TRS-Care, the health care program […]
TRS Board of Trustees Discusses Goals for TRS-Care in 2016, Legislative Interim Charges
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees continued its meeting in Richardson today, focusing much of their conversation and reporting on the TRS-Care retiree health insurance program. TRS Chief Health Care Officer Katrina Daniel made a presentation about internal efforts to provide efficient administration of the TRS-Care plan, as well as financial […]
TRS Board Meets, TRS-Care Joint Committee Meeting Date Announced
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees met this week in Richardson, Texas at the Education Region 10 Service Center to discuss various issues including the status of the pension fund and the TRS-Care retiree health insurance program. Prior to beginning a discussion about these vital issues, TRS Executive Director Brian Guthrie […]
Push to the Polls: Early Voting Down From 2008
According to the Houston Chronicle (subscription only article), early voting has decreased from the 2008 primary elections. The 2008 elections held a particular significance, as they were the last open-seat presidential election year. During the first six days of the 2016 Texas primary elections, 336,982 votes were cast between the Republican and Democratic parties. Comparatively, […]
New TRTATV Episode: Texas Primary Elections, Part Two
Early voting for the Texas primaries begins on February 16. For weeks, we’ve been reporting on the importance of these elections, and how your vote in them has a greater impact than in the general election! Often, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) receives the question of which candidates we support. Unlike a Political Action […]
New TRTATV Episode: Primaries Upcoming
Texas primary elections are right around the corner. If you’ve been following the Inside Line, you know just how important these elections are to the well-being of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). If historical trends hold, only about eight races will be contested by the time the Texas general election rolls around in […]
TRTA Voter Health Series Recap
Last week, the Texas Retired Teachers Association shared its “Good Voter Health” series. The series covered a variety of topics concerning election activity during the upcoming Texas primaries. As we head into the primary election season, it is important for our members to be informed and active. Day 1: Are You Registered to Vote? Day […]
TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 5
Closely Watched Primary 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 the candidates […]
TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: 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. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 As we mentioned at the end of yesterday’s article, TRTA […]
TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: 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 to determine […]