Author Archives: rvarney

23 Jan
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TRTA’s Message to Raise the Base Resonates in New Senate Bill

Executive Summary: New Senate Bill offers plan to improve fund’s solvency Show your support by completing TRTA’s action alert! Full list of retiree-related bills posted. Important for Legislature to increase base contributions to TRS pension fund. Use #RAISETHEBASE when communicating ...

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18 Jan
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Former TRTA Executive Director Mike Lehr Passes Away

The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s former Executive Director, Mike Lehr, passed away yesterday. Lehr was 89 years old. He lived in San Angelo, Texas with his wife Francine.  Instead of flowers, his family has asked that donations be made in his ...

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08 Jan
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The 2019 Texas Legislative Session Begins

Executive Summary: The Texas legislative session began today. Read about TRTA’s legislative platform. Be sure to attend TRTA’s Day at the Capitol on April 3rd. The 86thTexas legislative session began today. It marks the start of 140 days of lawmaking ...

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