Introducing TRTA & ME Stories, Member-Centric Stories Inspired by YOU!
TRTA & ME stories are a new, exciting way to keep up with everything going on in the lives of Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) incredible membership! Follow along as we explore the wide range of stories of our members’ amazing lives, and how they give back to their communities, are involved in legislative advocacy, […]
Join TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee Live This Friday, January 31!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on Friday, January 31 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. This week’s show will cover the latest updates on the implementation […]
Tim Lee Live Friday, January 24 at 2:00 P.M.
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, Friday, January 24 at 2:00 p.m. 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. This week’s show will cover the start of the […]
Don’t Miss Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 p.m.
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live today, January 17, at 2:00 p.m. Members are able to view these events on the TRTA Facebook page and YouTube channel. You do not need to have an account to view these events. Today’s topics include the latest news on the repeal of the Windfall Elimination […]
U.S. Representatives Implore SSA to Implement WEP, GPO Repeal As Soon As Possible
U.S. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Ron Estes (KS-04) sent a letter to the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding the recent repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). In the letter, the Representatives ask the agency to “implement the law as quickly […]
89th Legislative Session Begins, TRTA Facebook Fridays Return
The Texas Legislature convened yesterday, January 14, 2025, for their 89th Legislative Session. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is ready to share our priorities with all legislators in the Texas Senate and House of Representatives. What Can TRTA Members Expect This Session? While many bills have been filed ahead of session, there is still […]
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2025: Wear Your TRTA Red and Let’s Have Fun
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to announce our Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. We want all TRTA members to join us on the East Lawn of the Texas Capitol for this impactful event! To ensure that TRTA can accommodate all attendees, we are asking TRTA members to register […]
Missed Tim Lee’s Live Event with Texas Congressman Lance Gooden? Watch Now!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee hosted a livestream on January 6 with Texas Congressman Lance Gooden. If you missed the live event, you may still watch the video at this link! The discussion took place from Washington, D.C. and focused on the major win for Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) […]
Don’t Miss Tim Lee Live with Texas Congressman Lance Gooden Today!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube today, January 6, with Texas Congressman Lance Gooden at 2:30 p.m. Central (3:30 p.m. Eastern). Today’s live discussion will be from Congressman Gooden’s Washington, D.C. office and will focus on the major win for Teacher Retirement System of Texas […]
President Biden Signs H.R. 82 Into Law: WEP and GPO Officially Repealed!
Today, January 5, 2025 President Joe Biden signed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, into law. With this signing, the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) are finally repealed! Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) have been awaiting this moment anxiously since the bill’s passage in the Senate on […]