TRTF Provides Disaster Relief Aid to Active and Retired School Employees

The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF), the charitable partner organization of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), expresses its sincere gratitude to our generous TRTA members for their recent donations to the Disaster Relief Fund. Since the Panhandle wildfires began, TRTF has received more than $22,000 in donations. Your overwhelming support of TRTF’s Disaster Relief […]

Help Retirees Impacted By Texas Wildfires By Donating Today

The largest wildfire in Texas history has burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle. A disaster declaration has been issued to 60 counties as people have lost their homes, crops, and livestock. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) already is aware of significant losses suffered by members to their homes and property. Some of […]

Early Voting Continues This Week!

Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members and supporters—IT’S TIME! Primary Election 2024 early voting continues this week through Friday, March 1. According to the Secretary of State’s office, statewide turnout through the first week of voting sits at 4.35%. Voter turnout in primary elections is often very low, so the impact of your vote will […]

Early Voting Begins Today!

Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members and supporters—IT’S TIME! Primary Election 2024 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. Remember, most elections in Texas are […]

Reminder: Tim Lee Live Today, Early Voting Starts in a Week!

Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association, (TRTA), please tune in for a live event with TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee! Tim Lee will host a Facebook and YouTube live event at 4 p.m. Central on Tuesday, February 13. As TRTA members know, the Primary Election is fast approaching! TRTA has an important message for all members: Get Out the […]

Tim Lee Live On Facebook and Youtube On February 13 at 4 P.M.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 13! Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will host a Facebook and YouTube live event at 4 p.m. CDT. As TRTA members know, the Primary Election is fast approaching! TRTA has an important message for all members: Get Out the Vote! With the successful passage […]

Primary Election 2024: Researching Candidates

Voting in Primary Election 2024 begins in three weeks! Today is the last day to register for the Primary Election! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is providing resources and information to help our members prepare. TRTA members have a track record of voting and voting early! The Texas Legislature has a track record of prioritizing […]

Anchors Aweigh! TRTA 69th Convention Registration Open

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is pleased to announce its plans for the 69th TRTA Convention to be held April 15-17, 2024 in Corpus Christi. The event will be held at the American Bank Center, located at 1901 N. Shoreline Boulevard. Convention registration is now open! Members may register online at www.trta.org/2024convention. Convention registration […]

Annuity Increases for Eligible Retirees Beginning This Week

Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), the moment we have all worked for has arrived! The cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for eligible Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) annuitants are arriving this week. It is thanks to your efforts—advocating to your legislators, making phone calls, writing letters to the editors of your local newspapers, […]

Primary Election 2024: TRTA Members Get Ready!

Primary Election 2024 is right around the corner! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is providing resources and information to help our members prepare. Before members delve into the task of educating political candidates about issues that matter to Texas public education retirees, they should review the following deadlines that are fast approaching! Primary Election […]