TRTA Testifies at Senate Finance, Begins March Toward a Meaningful COLA

The Texas Senate Finance Committee conducted a hearing on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 about the effects of inflation on the Texas economy, including the impact on retired Texas educators and state employees. The committee also reviewed reforms made to both the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) […]
Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board Considering Reducing Its Investment Return Assumption

Executive Summary: TRS Board of Trustees considering moving investment return assumption to 7 percent A vote on the matter will likely occur in July or September TRTA continues to push for a COLA for retired educators Senate Finance Committee set to meet May 4th to review inflation pressure on Texas economy. TRTA members are encouraged […]
Stop the GPO Pain!

The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has received multiple phone calls regarding a recent correspondence from the federal Social Security Administration (SSA) to retirees who receive SSA spousal benefits. Retirees who receive these benefits and are subject to the federal Government Pension Offset (GPO) were informed in this letter that their SSA spousal benefit may […]
TRTA Hosts 68th Convention, Elects New Officers, and Much More!

Last week, during the 68th TRTA Convention, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) met at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas to conduct association business, gather with their fellow retirees, and receive information and resources to help districts and local chapters plan for the coming fiscal year. The convention was held April 11-13 and […]
One-Time Payment for TRS-Care Participants Coming Tomorrow

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) announced today that that tomorrow, Friday, March 18, 2022, TRS-Care policyholders will receive a one-time payment of $448.12 in the form of a one-time check or direct deposit. TRS members who receive paper checks will receive theirs through the mail and should account for mailing time. During the […]
Primary Election Day is Here!

As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, today, March 1, 2022, is Primary Election Day in Texas! TRTA members, we encourage you to vote in this very important election. Far fewer voters make it to the polls during a Primary Election than during the November General Election. Early voting wrapped up on […]
Primary Election is Tomorrow, March 1!

As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, early voting for the Texas Primary Election began Monday, February 14 and ended Friday, February 25. If you did not already cast your ballot, you still have a chance to vote in the Primary Election on election day: Tuesday, March 1! TRTA members, we encourage […]
Early Voting Ends Friday, February 25!

As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, early voting for the Texas Primary Election began Monday, February 14 and ends this Friday, February 25. Members, if you have not voted yet, please consider visiting the polls early! Lines may be long on Primary Election Day, which is Tuesday, March 1. Far fewer […]
TRS Board Authorizes TRS-Care One-Time Payment for Some Retirees, Provides Customer Service Update

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees met on Thursday, February 17, discussing a variety of matters that impact TRS annuitants, such as a TRS-Care one-time payment, customer service improvements, and future agency headquarters. Trustees Approve One-Time Payment for TRS-Care Participants During the 87th Texas Legislative third special session in fall 2021, […]
Congressional Rep. Brady Addresses Conroe ISD about WEP
Texas Congressional Representative Kevin Brady (R, The Woodlands) recently spoke at a Conroe Independent School District meeting about an issue he has been working on for more than fifteen years and one that is near and dear to the hearts of members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA): the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). […]