¡Noviembre es el Mes de la Fundación!

Many members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) are familiar with our charitable partner, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). TRTF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides resources for retired TRS annuitants as well as active and beginning teachers. Since 2008, TRTF has distributed more than $1 million to educators of the past, […]

Election Day is One Week Away!

Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), early voting for the November General Election continues through this Friday, November 1! The 89th Legislative Session begins in January, and it’s important for our members to make their voices known. Many TRTA members have voted early and shared their “I Voted!” photos with us. You can share […]

General Election 2024: Early Voting Continues This Week!

Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), early voting for the November General Election continues through next Friday, November 1! The 89th Legislative Session begins in January, and it’s important for our members to make their voices known. We encourage you to vote early and bring along friends, family members, and neighbors! Review your ballot ahead […]

General Election 2024: Early Voting Begins, Request to Vote by Mail Deadline

Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), early voting for the November General Election begins today, October 21! As we head into the 89th Legislative Session that begins in January, it’s important for our members to vote. We encourage our members to vote early and to bring along friends, family members, and neighbors to the […]

General Election 2024: Get Ready for Early Voting

Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), the November General Election is approaching quickly! Early voting begins in one week. As we head into the 89th Legislative Session that begins in January, it’s important for our members to make a plan to vote! Researching Candidates There will be many new faces in the Texas […]

General Election 2024: Last Day to Register to Vote!

Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), the November General Election is approaching quickly! As we head into the 89th Legislative Session that begins in January, it’s important for our members to make a plan to vote! The first step in preparing for the election is to ensure you are registered or that your […]

Recent Congressional Action on the Social Security Fairness Act

As previously reported by the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), The Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) has recently gained significant traction in Congress, marking a pivotal moment for public sector workers affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions have long reduced Social Security benefits for Teacher Retirement […]

General Election 2024: Are You Registered to Vote?

General Election 2024: Are You Registered to Vote? Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), the November General Election is approaching quickly! As we head into the 89th Legislative Session that begins in January, it’s important for our members to make a plan to vote! The first step in preparing for the election is […]

TRTA Releases Legislative Priorities for 89th Legislative Session

TRTA Releases Legislative Priorities for 89th Legislative Session Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), the 2024 General Election is right around the corner! Now is the time to get prepared. TRTA will be sharing a series of Inside Line articles to help you prepare to vote. Right now, candidates all over the state […]

Meet TRTA Member and Biltmore Christmas Trip Winner, Bette Babers!

Meet TRTA Member and Biltmore Christmas Trip Winner, Bette Babers! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) partnered with Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA) and Boscov’s Travel to give one lucky TRTA member and one guest a trip to Asheville, North Carolina: A Biltmore Christmas! Bette Babers grew up in a small town in northeast Texas […]