Tim Lee Live at 11 A.M. CT on Facebook and YouTube

Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teacher’s Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube today, May 27, at 11 a.m. CT. He will discuss the status of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retired educators. TRTA is very appreciative of the work our members have done throughout the session to get us here! […]

Texas House Adopts HJR 2

The Texas House adopted HJR 2 tonight, as amended by the Texas Senate. While discussing the bill, Chair Greg Bonnen laid out some of the details that are still being finalized by House and Senate leaders. These details pertain to the proposed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and supplemental payments for Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) […]

Tim Lee to Discuss COLA Status at 5 P.M. CT on Facebook and YouTube

Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teacher’s Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube today at 5 p.m. CT. He will discuss the status of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retired educators. TRTA is very appreciative of the work our members have done throughout the session to get us here! We are […]

Tim Lee’s Video Message About the End of the Session

Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teacher’s Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, has recorded a video message about the end of the legislative session. Watch it here! TRTA is very appreciative of the work our members have done throughout the session to get us here! We are also appreciative of the dedication to improving the lives of […]

TRTA Day at the Capitol 2023 is Here! How You Can Help

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is ready for our exciting Day at the Capitol event today, April 12, 2023! TRTA expects more than 1,000 retired public educators to join us on the East Lawn to meet with legislators, advocate for a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and enjoy fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream social! […]

TRTA Day at the Capitol is Less Than 24 Hours Away! Help Us Promote It!

The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) exciting Day at the Capitol event is less than 24 hours away! More than 1,000 TRTA members are looking forward to April 12 when we gather on the East Lawn to meet with legislators, advocate for a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and enjoy fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream […]

TRTA Day at the Capitol 2023 is in One Week! Invite Your Legislators!

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes ALL of our members to our exciting Day at the Capitol event on Wednesday, April 12, 2023! Retired public educators are looking forward to meeting with legislators, advocating for a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and enjoying fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream social on the East Lawn. Please send […]

TRTA Launches New Website

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to announce its new website! We hope TRTA members enjoy the many new and enhanced features that are available, as well as the colorful, modern layout. Members, please visit www.trta.org today! You may view a short video walking you through the website here. TRTA members know that retirement means far […]

Put a Spring in Your Step for TRTF!

Join the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) this spring as it launches its first ever Virtual Walk Fundraiser! Between April 3 and June 30, participants can decide when and where they want to walk, based on what is convenient for them. All donations from this fundraiser will support TRTF’s mission to provide resources for retired […]

Senate Passes SB 10 & House Pensions Committee Passes HB 600

On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 10, the bill filed by that chamber to provide financial relief for Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) annuitants. All 31 Senators voted in favor of the bill, which had the unique circumstance of also being co-authored by all 31 Senators. SB 10 proposes a […]