TRTA Hosts Successful Day at the Capitol
Over the last few years, TRS retirees have seen the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (WEP), a cost-of-living increase, a 13th check, increased state funding for the pension fund, and reduced TRS-Care premiums. These successes have been due to the strength of TRTA’s membership. Together we are stronger and […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today 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. TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee will bring the latest communications from […]
ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Legislators Regarding Day at the Capitol
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is gearing up for its Day at the Capitol on March 26. We are calling on all members to complete this Action Alert letting legislators know that TRTA members will be at the Capitol! This year’s Day at the Capitol will be a celebration of our victories in passing the cost-of-living […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today 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. TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee will bring the latest communications from […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today 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. During this week’s show, Lee will discuss how members impacted Windfall […]
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2025 Will Be Here Soon!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes ALL of our members to our exciting Day at the Capitol event on Wednesday, March 26, 2025! Retired public educators are looking forward to meeting with legislators, advocating for improved retirement benefits, and enjoying fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream social on the East Lawn. If you haven’t […]
TRS Testifies to House Pensions Committee, Discusses ESAs
The Texas House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services Committee (PIFS) met today, and received invited testimony from the Teacher Retirement System’s (TRS) Executive Director, Brian Guthrie. Guthrie provided an overview of TRS’s operations and pension fund. According to Guthrie, the pension trust fund is worth more than $210 billion, with more than two million total […]
Missed Tim Lee’s Live Event Covering WEP & GPO Repeal Updates? Watch It Now!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee hosted a livestream on February 28 discussing the latest news from the Social Security Administration (SSA) on implementing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). If you missed the live event, you may still watch the video here! Thank You! Be sure to like […]
Tim Lee Live Friday, February 28 at 2:00 P.M. Central
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on Friday, February 28 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. During this week’s show, Lee will discuss the Social Security Administration’s […]
Tim Lee Live Today, Major Social Security Announcement!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today at 4:30 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. During this today’s show, Tim will discuss the breaking news that retirees who […]