More Than One Seventieth Anniversary
1953 was a monumental year. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) was organized that year, and Tom and Jane Pritchard began life as husband and wife. Both attended Weatherford Junior College. They graduated with associate degrees on a Friday night and got married, in church, the following Tuesday evening. Tom said he asked Jane if […]
TRTA Member Gives Back
By Frana Patterson, TRTA Second Vice-President Bata Boyd, 86 years old, is a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) in District 11. Bata is a former educator, but she is not retired! She is continually thinking of new ways to help others. One example is the New Teacher Roundup. This event provides supplies, […]
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2023 is in One Week! Invite Your Legislators!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes ALL of our members to our exciting Day at the Capitol event on Wednesday, April 12, 2023! Retired public educators are looking forward to meeting with legislators, advocating for a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and enjoying fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream social on the East Lawn. Please send […]
TRTA Launches New Website
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to announce its new website! We hope TRTA members enjoy the many new and enhanced features that are available, as well as the colorful, modern layout. Members, please visit www.trta.org today! You may view a short video walking you through the website here. TRTA members know that retirement means far […]
E.L. Galyean Award Recipient Mary Ann Dolezal
TRTA is pleased to announce the 2023 E.L. Galyean Award recipient Mary Ann Dolezal of TRTA District 4. 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 […]
Texas Senate Passes Thirteenth Check Bill
On Tuesday, July 13, the Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 7, filed by Senator Joan Huffman (R – Houston). The bill would provide for a one-time supplemental payment for Texas public education retirees who retired on or before December 31, 2020, not to exceed $2,400. Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may […]
Reminder: TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee on Facebook Live at 2:00 p.m.!
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, there is still much work to do as the 87th Legislative Session enters its final weeks. Please be sure to tune in TODAY (Friday, April 30) at 2:00 p.m. to hear from TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee and TRTA Legislative Coordinator Larry Yawn about how […]
PIFS Committee Discusses Resolution to Repeal WEP, GPO
The Texas House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services Committee (PIFS) met Wednesday, April 28, 2021 and discussed Senate resolution SCR 17 by Senator Bryan Hughes (R, Mineola). The bill was laid out to the PIFS Committee by Representative Abel Herrero (D, Robstown) a long-time champion for repealing the GPO and the WEP. SCR 17 urges […]
Contact Your Legislators TODAY to Get a COLA Bill on the House Floor for a Vote! ACTION ALERT INCLUDED!
Click Here to Email your Legislator! As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, there is still much work to do as the 87th Legislative Session enters its final weeks. We must remain focused on moving bills that would provide TRS retirees with a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)! In case you missed […]
TRTA Facebook Friday Returns Live Today, April 23 at 2:00 p.m.
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, there is still much work to do as the 87th Legislative Session enters its final weeks. We must remain focused on moving bills that would provide TRS retirees with a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)! Please be sure to tune in to hear from TRTA Executive […]