TRTA Mission #RaiseTheBase! Gets Underway: Send Your Email Today!
Executive Summary: Use our Action Alert to contact your legislators. Our goal is to #RAISETHEBASE funding for the TRS pension fund and TRS-Care. Better funding is the path to a benefit increase and lower health care costs. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has been working closely with legislators in both the Texas Senate and […]
Senate Finance Committee Discusses TRS Pension Fund and Health Care
Executive Summary: The Senate Finance Committee received testimony from TRS and TRTA View TRTA’s presentation to the legislators here. Use #RAISETHEBASE when communicating with legislators on social media. The Senate Finance Committee met yesterday to discuss the status of the retiree pension fund and health care program. The committee received testimony from the Teacher Retirement […]
House Appropriations Committee Meets, Receives Update From TRS
Executive Summary: TRS provided testimony concerning the pension fund and TRS-Care. Use #RAISETHEBASE when communicating with legislators on Facebook and Twitter. The House Appropriations subcommittee has been formed. The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) provided an update on the state of the pension fund and retiree health insurance plan, TRS-Care, to the House Appropriations […]
House Appropriations Committee Meets, Receives Legislative Budget Board Report
Executive Summary: The Legislative Budget Board presented HB1 to the House Appropriations Committee. HB1 includes funding to fill TRS-Care budget shortfall. Use #RAISETHEBASE when communicating with your legislators on social media. If you haven’t yet, show your support by completing TRTA’s action alert! The Texas House Appropriations Committee met today, Tuesday, January 29, and received reports […]
TRTA’s Message to Raise the Base Resonates in New Senate Bill
Executive Summary: New Senate Bill offers plan to improve fund’s solvency Show your support by completing TRTA’s action alert! Full list of retiree-related bills posted. Important for Legislature to increase base contributions to TRS pension fund. Use #RAISETHEBASE when communicating with your legislators on social media. The Texas Legislature has begun filing bills related to […]
Former TRTA Executive Director Mike Lehr Passes Away
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s former Executive Director, Mike Lehr, passed away yesterday. Lehr was 89 years old. He lived in San Angelo, Texas with his wife Francine. Instead of flowers, his family has asked that donations be made in his name to the Lehr-Pritchard endowment fund. Lehr’s Visitation Service: Jan. 19, 2019 from 4-6 p.m. […]
The 2019 Texas Legislative Session Begins
Executive Summary: The Texas legislative session began today. Read about TRTA’s legislative platform. Be sure to attend TRTA’s Day at the Capitol on April 3rd. The 86thTexas legislative session began today. It marks the start of 140 days of lawmaking that will have a major impact on the lives of all retired educators. At the […]
Happy Holidays from TRTA and TRTF!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) extends its season’s greetings to all 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 to all […]
Countdown to the General Election: Texas Educator Voting Day is October 22!
Countdown to the General Election: Texas Educator Voting Day is October 22! Early voting begins next Monday, October 22 and continues through Friday, November 2. Please make a plan to vote early! We encourage you to support your local educators and new student voters by voting on Texas Educator Voting Day. Texas Educators Vote and […]
House Pensions Committee to Meet in Dallas May 10
House Pensions Committee to Meet in Dallas May 10 The Texas House Pensions Committee is scheduled to meet in Dallas on Thursday, May 10 and will discuss a variety of issues pertinent to Texas public education retirees. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) encourages any and all members living in the Dallas area to attend […]