TRTA 101: All Politics Are Local! – Friday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Central
The second episode of TRTA 101, titled “All Politics Are Local!”, will air live on Friday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. Central. This episode will focus on the upcoming Texas primary elections and your power as a voter. TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee will be joined by Dr. Mary Widmier, TRTA’s Legislative Coordinator. TRTA members […]
Voter Registration Deadline is Monday, Feb. 2!
The Texas voter registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 2. The March 2026 Primary Elections are fast approaching and will determine which candidates advance to the November ballot—candidates who will influence teacher retirement security, school funding, and the future of Texas and Texas classrooms. Your vote is your voice. And in a primary election, that voice […]
New TRTA Live Series Starts This Friday!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is launching a new series of live events on Facebook and YouTube. Titled TRTA 101, the series will highlight TRTA’s mission to protect the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) for all retired and pre-retired Texas public school employees. The first live event airs Friday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. Central. […]
TRTA Live Show Returns January 16 at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on January 16 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. Tim Lee will be reviewing The VOICE article that made waves on social media. […]
Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the U.S. Senate Repealing the WEP and GPO
One year ago today, the U.S. Senate took a historic and long-awaited step by passing legislation to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). For Texas retired educators and public servants across the nation, the vote marked the beginning of the end of two federal policies that unfairly reduced or […]
Season’s Greetings!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) extends its season’s greetings to all of our members and friends. As we close out the year, TRTA wishes all of you a Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a very joyous new year! The TRTA office will be closed from Dec. 22, 2025, through Jan. 5, 2026. We at […]
Happy Thanksgiving from TRTA and TRTF!
At this time of year, we like to reflect on the great things we have accomplished together and show our appreciation to our members, friends, and supporters, all of whom are special to us! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Board of Directors and the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Board of Trustees are so […]
Spotlight on Support: The Dr. Kate Bell and E.L. Galyean Assistance Fund
This Foundation Month, we are honored to highlight the newest program within the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF): the Dr. Kate Bell and E.L. Galyean Assistance Fund. Established to honor two influential champions of public education, this fund embodies the compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment that Dr. Kate Bell and E.L. Galyean demonstrated throughout their careers. […]
TRTF Scholarships and Grants Assist Active Teachers
Thank you, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), for celebrating Foundation Month—a time to honor the charitable work of our partner organization, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). This week, we highlight two of TRTF’s longstanding programs that support active educators: First-Year Teacher Scholarships and Classroom Assistance Grants. The First-Year Teacher Scholarship helps new educators […]
Remembering a Historic Win for Texas Retired Educators and Public Servants
One year ago today, the U.S. Congress voted 327–75 to pass H.R. 82, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)—two long-standing Social Security provisions that unfairly reduced benefits for retired educators and public servants across the nation. Nowhere was this victory felt more deeply than in Texas, where thousands of retired […]