Category Archives: Uncategorized

22 Mar
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House PIFS, Senate Finance Meet to Discuss COLA Bills

Executive Summary:  TRTA supports HB 600 and SB 10, both of which would provide retirees with a COLA and a supplemental payment. TRTA is continuing to work with legislators to help as many retirees as possible, in the biggest way ...

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20 Mar
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TRTA Testifies to Appropriations Committee About Funding for COLA

The Texas House Committee on Appropriations met today and discussed funding for a benefit enhancement for retired educators. Senate Bill 30 would provide $1 billion for a benefit enhancement to Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) annuitants. Tim Lee, TRTA’s Executive Director, ...

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15 Mar
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PIFS Meets, Discusses Resolution to Urge Congress to Repeal WEP and GPO

The Texas House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee met on Wednesday, March 15 to begin reviewing bills that have been filed during the 88th Legislative Session. On the docket was HCR 20, a resolution urging Congress to repeal the Government ...

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