TRS to Issue COLA Increases to Eligible Annuitants in Late January

Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) are eagerly anticipating the issuance of the approved cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). As our members may recall, eligible annuitants will see an increase of either two, four, or six percent, depending upon their retirement date. Per TRS, […]

TRS Board Meets, Reviews Actuarial Valuation of Pension Fund

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees met December 7-8 for their quarterly meeting. During the meeting, the trustees and staff reviewed the annual valuation of the pension fund, among other items. During the meeting, TRS Executive Director Brian Guthrie presented information about the supplemental payments and cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) approved by […]

Give a Gift from the Heart by Donating to TRTF Today!

Thank you, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) for joining us during Foundation Month in November, a time to honor the charitable work done by our partner organization, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). Your astounding generosity has helped TRTF raise $65,000 of our $100,000 goal! We are so very close to meeting […]

Breaking News: Prop 9 Election Results Certified

The official results of the November 7, 2023 election have now been canvassed and certified. The thirteen amendments that were approved by the people of Texas, including the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) annuitants, are now part of the Texas Constitution. The will of the voters has prevailed! Due […]

SB 6 Runs Out of Time to Pass

The Texas Legislature has adjourned sine die for the fourth called special session. Senate Bill 6, the measure that would have expedited the court challenges to the outcomes of the November 7 General Election, passed out of the Senate on Friday, December 1, but was not added to the special session call and did not receive […]

Reminder: Tim Lee Live on Facebook and YouTube Today at 4 P.M. Central

The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s Executive Director, Tim Lee, will host a special live event discussing the challenge to Prop 9 today, December 4, at 4 p.m. Central on YouTube and Facebook. He will be joined by Attorney Andrew Weber. The constitutional amendments passed on November 7, including Prop 9, are at risk of being delayed due […]

TRTA ACTION ALERT: Member Help Needed Now

As the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has reported, the constitutional amendments passed on November 7, including Prop 9, are at risk of being delayed due to frivolous legal challenges related to voting machines. Action Item–TRTA members, please send an email to Governor Abbott asking him to add this issue to the Call for the […]

Lawsuits Challenging November Election Results May Affect COLA for Retirees

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has been made aware of several lawsuits that have been filed challenging the validity of the November 2023 General Election and the outcomes related to the constitutional amendments. According to the Texas Tribune, “Lawsuits based on false claims about voting equipment could delay millions of dollars in cost-of-living increases […]

Happy Thanksgiving from TRTA and TRTF!

At this time of year, we like to reflect on the great things we have accomplished together and show our appreciation to our members, friends, and supporters, all of whom are special to us! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Board of Directors and the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Board of Trustees are so […]