Hotel Reservations for the 69th Convention Now Open
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may now begin reserving hotel rooms for the upcoming 69th TRTA Convention to be held April 15-17, 2024 in Corpus Christi, Texas. We look forward to seeing many of you in April 2024 as we embark on an imaginary destination “cruise” to Corpus Christi, where we will […]
TRTA Social Media Blitz to Support Prop 9 Continues
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is continuing its social media blitz to draw attention to Prop 9, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) cost-of-living adjustment proposal that will appear on the November 7th General Election ballot. Our first round of social media drew a lot of attention, receiving almost 5,000 shares, 95 comments, and […]
TRS Board Meets, Discusses Stipends, and Adds to Its Retirees Advisory Committee
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees convened September 14 and 15 for their quarterly meeting. The board discussed various topics including the payment of stipends for eligible TRS annuitants, new appointees to the TRS Retirees Advisory Committee (RAC), and the TRS Fall Health Care Fairs. Information About Stipends By now, TRS annuitants […]
TRTA Launches Social Media Blitz to Support Prop 9!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) launched its Vote FOR Prop 9 campaign with a Social Media Blitz on Tuesday, September 12. TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee hosted a live Facebook/YouTube event, letting members know about all of the plans now underway to support the passage of Prop 9 during the November General Election. How […]
Tim Lee Live on Facebook and YouTube on September 12
Mark your calendars for one week from today! Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will continue his series of Facebook and YouTube live events next Tuesday, September 12, at 4 p.m. CDT. The series focuses on passing Proposition 9, related to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible Teacher Retirement System of […]
Verify Your Voter Registration Status
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may know, the constitutional amendment that will ask Texas voters to approve funding for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) on the November 2023 General Election ballot is Proposition 9! Read details about the proposed COLA at this […]
TRTA Endorses Prop 9!
The proposition number for the TRS COLA amendment is 9. Today, the Office of the Texas Secretary of State announced the order that constitutional amendments will appear on the ballot in the November General Election. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may know, a constitutional amendment will appear on the ballot to […]
SOS to Announce Ballot Order August 4
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) have been waiting anxiously for more information about the November 7, 2023 General Election, when a constitutional amendment will appear on the ballot to approve funding for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). You can read details about […]
TRTF Virtual Walk Fundraiser Extended
In April, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) launched its first ever Virtual Walk to raise funds to support its mission of providing funds to TRS annuitants as well as active school personnel. To date, this event has raised more than $20,000, but it’s not too late to participate! The TRTF Board of Trustees has […]
TRS Board Votes on Changes to TRS-Care Medical Plans
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees convened July 13 and 14 for their quarterly meeting. The TRS Board discussed the transition to a new pharmacy benefits manager, voted to increase deductibles for the TRS-Care Standard medical insurance plan, and revealed the dates of the TRS-Care Fall Health Fairs. Despite these changes, […]