TRS Board of Trustees to Meet April 17, Federal Stimulus Application Available for Non-Filers
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet this Friday, April 17. The meeting will be conducted by videoconference in accordance with the Governor’s authorization concerning suspension of certain open meeting law requirements in response to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) disaster. A quorum of members of the Board will still […]
Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Fund-Raiser Update
Dear TRTA members and friends, I want to thank you for your overwhelming and immediate response to my urgent call for help yesterday. Many of you responded to my plea for donations to the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) to help educators of the past, present and future, and especially for retirees experiencing critical emergencies […]
TRTF’s “A Helping Hand” and Disaster Relief Programs Are Here to Provide Assistance
Dear Friends, This is an urgent call for your help. In the face of uncertainty, retired educators still need the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation to help them with pressing emergencies, such as paying for utilities, groceries, and medical bills. As each of us experiences the COVID-19 outbreak on a different scale, TRTF is still providing […]
TRTA 2020 Updates, Good News, and More!
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may know, our 67th State Convention which was scheduled for this week in Corpus Christi was cancelled due to concerns over the health and well-being of our attendees in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Despite this cancellation, TRTA is still providing the resources, information, […]
Tim Lee Hosts Facebook Live Deep Dive on WEP Reform
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee hosted a Facebook Live event where he explained the history, present and possible future repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Watch the full presentation here! You don’t need to have a Facebook profile to watch the video. In his presentation, Lee also referenced a […]
Tim Lee To Host Facebook Live on WEP Reform
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will host a Facebook Live event today at 1 PM CDT. Lee will provide a deep dive on Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reform. The video will be available on TRTA’s Facebook page. You don’t need to have a Facebook account to view the video. The […]
Breaking: TRS Members to Receive Federal Funds from Stimulus Package, Facebook Live Recap
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has confirmed that Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees will be eligible to receive help from the $2 trillion federal stimulus package. The stimulus amount will be based upon adjusted gross income, with no distinction between active and retired employees. The amount will vary depending upon the individual’s […]
TRTA: Stronger Together
Executive Summary: TRTA has strength in numbers. Your TRS pension plan is our priority. We continue to fight for WEP reform. If you are another retiree is in need, apply for TRTF’s “A Helping Hand.” Dear TRTA member and friend, When the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) came into existence 67 years ago, it is […]
Tim Lee to Host Facebook Live Event with TRS Executive Director Brian Guthrie
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, Tim Lee, will be hosting a Facebook Live event on Friday, March 27th, at 1 pm with special guest Brian Guthrie, the Executive Director of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). They will be talking about the TRS pension trust fund and how the market fluctuations […]
TRTA Office Working Remotely, Local and District Meetings Canceled Through April 30
Executive Summary: TRTA’s staff is working remotely. The staff is still available by phone during weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. All local unit meetings are canceled through April 30. Due to the growing impact of COVID-19, known as the coronavirus, in the Austin area, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is following the […]