Elva Garcia Receives 2024 E.L. Galyean Award
TRTA is pleased to announce the 2024 E.L. Galyean Award recipient Elva Garcia of TRTA District 2. This award recognizes a TRTA member for outstanding and unusual service on the state level to TRTA and its members. The award also serves as a constant reminder of the distinctive quality of committed service rendered by Mr. […]
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Requests TRS to Make Health Care Program Improvements
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has issued a statement to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees requesting that premiums for the TRS-Care Medicare Advantage program be reduced. Additionally, Patrick is asking the Board to create a one-time re-enrollment opportunity for retired educators who have left the Medicare Advantage program. “TRS’ leadership […]
Recap of the April 16, 2024 GPO and WEP Subcommittee Hearing
The U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security held a meeting today in Washington, D.C. discussing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). The meeting’s replay is available here. Led by Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Drew Ferguson (GA), the hearing examined the intended purpose, shortcomings, and alternatives of both WEP […]
REMINDER: Congressional Hearing on WEP and GPO Scheduled Today at 2 P.M.
A congressional hearing to discuss the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) has been scheduled for today, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Central. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) and its national coalition partners are engaging in this hearing process by communicating with congressional leaders and will also provide written […]
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 […]