Congressional Hearing on WEP and GPO Scheduled for April 16
A congressional hearing to discuss the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Central. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) and its national coalition partners are engaging in this hearing process by communicating with congressional leaders and will also provide written testimony. […]
Primary Election Day is Tomorrow!
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5 is Primary Election Day! According to the Secretary of State’s office, more than 1.8 million votes were cast during the early voting period, for a statewide turnout of 10.14%. Bear in mind, this is out of 17.9 million registered voters. These elections […]
Happy Holidays from TRTA and TRTF!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) extends its season’s greetings to all of our members and friends. As the year draws to a close, we know our dedicated retirees will enjoy spending time with loved ones and celebrating the holidays. We at TRTA, the Board of Directors and staff, want to express our sincere appreciation […]
Hearing Held for HR 82, Bill Would Repeal GPO and WEP
A congressional hearing to discuss HR 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, was held on November 20, 2023. HR 82, if passed, would repeal the harmful and arbitrary Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). During a previous congressional cycle, HR 82 gained significant momentum and widespread co-sponsorship, but ultimately, failed to pass. The […]
Day 5 of Early Voting—Another Reason to Vote FOR Prop 9!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members and supporters—early voting continues today and through November 3. Send us your “I VOTED!” photos and we will post them on Facebook! Photos may be sent to info@trta.org. Let’s Go Vote! Proposition 9 is on the ballot and will provide a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 420,000 Teacher Retirement […]
Day 3 of Early Voting—Another Reason to Vote FOR Prop 9!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members and supporters—early voting continues today and through November 3. Send us your “I VOTED!” photos and we will post them on Facebook! Photos may be sent to info@trta.org. Let’s Go Vote! Proposition 9 is on the ballot and will provide a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 420,000 Teacher Retirement […]
Mark Your Calendars! Tim Lee Live, Voter Registration, and More!
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will continue a series of Facebook and YouTube live events one week from today on Tuesday, October 10 at 4 p.m. CDT. The series focuses on passing the constitutional amendment related to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) annuitants […]
Reminder: Tim Lee to Host Live Event September 12
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will continue a series of Facebook and YouTube live events on September 12 at 4 p.m. CDT. The series focuses on passing the constitutional amendment related to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) annuitants in the November General Election. You […]
Rep. Arrington Files HR 5342 Proposing WEP Reform
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is leading the charge with its national partners to reform and end the unfair Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). On Tuesday, September 5, Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) filed HR 5342 (the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act) to address the WEP, an unfair federal provision which prevents retirees from receiving […]
Reminder: Tim Lee to Host Facebook/YouTube Live Event Today
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will continue a series of Facebook and YouTube live events today, August 8, at 4 p.m. CDT. The series will focus on passing Prop 9 related to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees in the November General Election. You can read details about the proposed COLA at […]