Senate Finance Committee Continues Discussions on Funding Health Care
Today, February 1, 2017, the Senate Finance Committee met to continue its discussion about funding vital programs in the state budget, including the TRS-Care retiree health insurance plan. The committee’s discussion picks up from a meeting held on January 24. You can read TRTA’s comprehensive overview of last week’s meeting by clicking here. Funding for […]
Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Scholarship and Grant Applications Now Available!
Most of the members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know about and support our organization’s charitable arm, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). The Foundation operates several wonderful programs for Texas educators of the past, present, and future, including scholarships and grants! This year, TRTF is offering a great new opportunity for soon-to-be […]
Take Our TRS-Care Survey
The Texas Senate Finance Committee is set to hear testimony on costs surrounding the state-run teacher retirement health care program, TRS-Care, on Wednesday, February 1. The hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. The Executive Director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), Tim Lee, will be testifying on behalf of retirees. If you are a […]
Senate Finance Committee Meeting Overview: The First of Many Discussions to Come
Executive Summary: The Senate Finance committee received budget recommendations from the Legislative Budget Board about the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. The committee received testimony from TRS Executive Director Brian Guthrie and TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee. In the absence of additional funding, Guthrie explained TRS-Care would cease to exist. Lee offered retirees’ assistance to […]
Senate Finance Hearing Today, New Budget Workgroup for TRS-Care Announced!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) would like to thank our dedicated members for reaching out to their Senators in advance of today’s Senate Finance Committee hearing to discuss budgeting concerns for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). TRTA members have sent more than 2,000 emails since Friday, encouraging their Senators to work with […]
Senate Finance Committee Meets, Discusses Teacher Retirement System Budget Requests
Today, January 24, 2017, the Senate Finance Committee met to discuss several state budget items, including requests from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) for the pension fund and the TRS-Care retiree health insurance program. Today’s meeting was just the beginning of numerous budget discussions to be had over the course of the legislative […]
TRTA Member Action Alert: Senate Finance Committee to Meet Tuesday!
Send an email to your Senator about the urgency of addressing TRS-Care today by clicking here! As the 85th Legislative Session begins moving at breakneck speed, committees are already meeting and discussing issues vital to your retirement security! (See a list of all Senate Committees and their members by clicking here). On Tuesday, January 24, […]
85th Legislative Session Underway
The 85th Session of the Texas Legislature began yesterday, January 10, 2017. Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) eagerly have awaited the opportunity to welcome returning and newly elected officials to the Texas Capitol, and are ready to work with all Senators and Representatives to protect public education retirees’ vital benefits. Though session […]
Happy New Year From the Texas Retired Teachers Association!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is ready to move forward in 2017 thanks to the determination and steadfast support of our 80,000 members all across this great state! The TRTA staff returned to the office on January 3. Staff members are answering pertinent questions about the TRS-Care retiree health insurance program, processing membership dues […]
Happy Holidays From TRTA
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) extends its seasons 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 […]