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 […]

TRTA To Cancel 2020 State Convention

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Board of Directors, in an abundance of caution, has made the critical decision to cancel this year’s convention in Corpus Christi, Texas. The decision was not made lightly and the most important consideration in making the decision is the health and well-being of our members. During this time of […]

TRTA Convention Update Regarding Coronavirus

Dear Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Members, The health and well-being of our members is our top priority. In the wake of the coronavirus, known as COVID-19, TRTA is monitoring the spread and outbreak of this respiratory illness. Currently, our state convention is slated for April 6-8, 2020. Like many of our members, we are […]

TRS Testifies Before House PIFS Committee About Building Lease

On Monday, March 9, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) testified before the House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee. The testimony provided by TRS primarily focused on long-term facility planning for the TRS headquarters and the process leading to the recent decision not to move the investments division to the Indeed Tower. […]

TRS to Testify at House PIFS Hearing on Monday, March 9

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is set to testify this coming Monday, March 9 during a hearing of the House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, TRS has been scrutinized for its involvement in leasing space in a downtown Austin high rise […]

TRTA 67th Convention Registration Closes March 16!

Registration for the 67th TRTA Convention to be held April 6-8, 2020 in Corpus Christi closes Monday, March 16. There’s still time to register for this exciting event by clicking here or see page 8 in the first quarter issue of The VOICE! The convention will be held at the American Bank Center on 1901 […]