Tim Lee Live Tomorrow at 4 P.M. On Facebook and YouTube
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teacher’s Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, June 1, at 4 p.m. CST. He will discuss member questions regarding SB 10. On May 28, the Texas House passed SB 10. Learn more about the bill’s details here. We are asking members to please renew their […]
Texas House Passes Senate Bill 10
Today, May 28, 2023, the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 10 in its amended form after being deliberated by a conference committee of Senators and Representatives over the past several weeks. The bill passed the Senate unanimously on May 27 and will now be sent to Governor Greg Abbott. As members of the […]
Texas Senate Passes Senate Bill 10
Today, May 27, 2023, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 10 in its amended form after being deliberated by a conference committee of Senators and Representatives over the past several weeks. The bill must receive a final vote from the Texas House before being sent to the Governor. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers […]
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) […]
Texas Senate Passes HJR 2
Executive Summary: HJR 2 would authorize retired educators to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) funded by state appropriations based on the work in the 88th Legislative Session and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) pension fund currently being actuarially sound. The COLA and supplemental payment will cost approximately $5 billion. The Legislature would fully […]
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 […]