Early Voting Begins Today!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members and supporters—IT’S TIME! Primary Election 2026 is here. TRTA members have a track record of voting and voting early! The Texas Legislature has a track record of prioritizing the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and issues impacting TRS retirees during past legislative sessions. Our currency in the political […]
TRS Board Approves Health Care Providers, Reviews Pension Studies
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees has been meeting for the past two days. Among the key items considered was the approval of new health care providers for both the active (TRS-ActiveCare) and retired (TRS-Care) health care programs. The Board decided to stay with the same providers for each program that […]
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. […]