TRTF Helps Retirees Who Need “A Helping Hand”
Thank you, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) for joining us during Foundation Month, a time to honor the charitable work done by our partner organization, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). Today, we focus on two of TRTF’s most vital, emergency programs, “A Helping Hand” and the Disaster Relief Fund. “A Helping […]
Rep. Brady Files HR 5834 Proposing WEP Reform, Action Alert Included!
TRTA is calling on our entire Texas congressional delegation to support HR 5834, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2021 TRTA members, please click here to send an urgent email action alert to your Representative today! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is leading with our national partners to reform and end the […]
November is Foundation Month!
Many members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) are familiar with our charitable partner, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). TRTF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides resources for retired TRS annuitants as well as active and beginning teachers. Since 2008, TRTF has distributed more than $800,500 to educators of the past, present, […]
SB 8 Passes Through Texas Legislature, Additional Funding For TRS-Care Coming
On Monday, October 18, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 8, which authorizes $286 million in funding for TRS-Care and TRS-ActiveCare, the state-run health care programs for retired and active educators. What it means. TRS-Care and TRS-ActiveCare have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), approximately […]
TRS-Care Bill Up for Hearing in the Texas House
House Bill 160 by Rep. Terry Wilson (R – Marble Falls) would provide $286 million in funding for TRS-Care and ActiveCare, the state-run health care programs for retired and active teachers. What it means. TRS-Care and ActiveCare have been hit hard by COVID-19. According to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), approximately 30% of […]
Hotel Reservations For The TRTA 68th Convention Are Now Open!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) convention will be held April 11–13, 2022 at the Hilton Anatole on 2201 North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. The group rate is $189 per night (excluding tax) for a single, double, triple, or quad room, and the limit is 2 rooms per person. Parking is offered at a discounted […]
HB 5 Passes House, Retirees to Receive Supplemental Payment, Facebook Live 11:30 a.m.
Watch TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee and TRTA Legislative Coordinator Larry Yawn on Facebook Live today (Friday, September 3) at 11:30 a.m.! Send a note of gratitude to your legislators using this Action Alert! Yesterday, September 2, House Bill 5 passed the Legislature. HB 5 includes $701 million in general revenue funds to provide a […]
Senate Bill 7 On Its Way to the Governor! ACTION ALERT INCLUDED!
Senate Bill 7, the bill that would provide a supplemental payment to eligible Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees, passed third reading on the House floor by 125-0 in the Texas Legislature on Monday, August 30. The bill is now on its way to Governor Abbott’s desk to be signed into law! The supplemental […]
Senate Bill 7 Passes Through Texas House
Senate Bill 7, the bill that would provide a supplemental payment to eligible TRS retirees if passed, was debated on Friday, August 27, on the House floor in the Texas Legislature. In a moment that seemed to be building all day with anticipation, Texas House members shouted “Aye!” when the vote on SB 7 was […]
SB 7 to Be Heard by Full House Tomorrow
Senate Bill 7 has been placed on the calendar for debate on the House floor tomorrow, August 27. SB 7 would provide a supplemental payment to eligible TRS retirees. What it means. SB 7, if passed, would authorize a supplemental payment to retired educators equal to the lesser of a retiree’s current monthly annuity or […]