How Day at the Capitol Has Continued to Grow Through Friendship and Fellowship
Each legislative session, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) gather at the Texas Capitol to lobby for improved retirement benefits, meet with legislators, and enjoy fun and fellowship among each other. The TRTA Day at the Capitol stands as the best opportunity for retired educators to meet with lawmakers, be recognized for their […]
Tim Lee Live Today at 2:00 P.M. Central!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on today at 2:00 p.m. Central. TRTA members are able to view these events on the TRTA Facebook page and YouTube channel and do not need to have an account to view these events. During this week’s show, Lee will discuss how members impacted Windfall […]
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2025 Will Be Here Soon!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes ALL of our members to our exciting Day at the Capitol event on Wednesday, March 26, 2025! Retired public educators are looking forward to meeting with legislators, advocating for improved retirement benefits, and enjoying fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream social on the East Lawn. If you haven’t […]
Lubbock Teen Walked to D.C. to Support Repeal of WEP and GPO
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may recall a special tribute to a young Texan when President Biden signed HR 82 into law on January 5. Eliseo Jimenez, a Lubbock High School student, beamed proudly when advocates from all over the nation sang “Happy Birthday” to him. How and why Eliseo came to […]
TRS Testifies to House Pensions Committee, Discusses ESAs
The Texas House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services Committee (PIFS) met today, and received invited testimony from the Teacher Retirement System’s (TRS) Executive Director, Brian Guthrie. Guthrie provided an overview of TRS’s operations and pension fund. According to Guthrie, the pension trust fund is worth more than $210 billion, with more than two million total […]
Missed Tim Lee’s Live Event Covering WEP & GPO Repeal Updates? Watch It Now!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee hosted a livestream on February 28 discussing the latest news from the Social Security Administration (SSA) on implementing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). If you missed the live event, you may still watch the video here! Thank You! Be sure to like […]
Congressman Sylvester Turner’s Many Paths
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost As high school Valedictorian, Sylvester Turner titled his speech “The Choice is Yours.” In that speech, he encouraged students to make their own decisions about their future paths. Some 52 […]
Tim Lee Live Friday, February 28 at 2:00 P.M. Central
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will be live on Facebook and YouTube on Friday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. Central. TRTA members are able to view these events on the TRTA Facebook page and YouTube channel and do not need to have an account to view these events. During this week’s show, Lee will discuss the Social Security Administration’s […]
Senator Royce West Reflects on the Educational Experiences That Shaped Him
Royce West first became a Texas Senator in 1992, and he’s served in the Texas Senate for more than 30 years. Throughout his political journey, he’s always viewed public education as a priority for his legislation. “Education is important, and education is powerful. If indeed you want to succeed, you’ve got to get an education,” […]
Social Security Administration Announces Implementation of WEP/GPO Repeal Dates
WATCH TIM LEE’S UPDATE HERE. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on February 25, 2025, that the implementation of the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) is underway. Per the SSA website: “Starting the week of February 24, 2025, SSA is beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase […]