Recordatorio: Tim Lee en vivo en Facebook y YouTube hoy a las 4 p. m., hora central
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s Executive Director, Tim Lee, will host a special live event discussing the challenge to Prop 9 today, December 4, at 4 p.m. Central on YouTube and Facebook. He will be joined by Attorney Andrew Weber. The constitutional amendments passed on November 7, including Prop 9, are at risk of being delayed due […]
TRTA ACTION ALERT: Member Help Needed Now
As the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has reported, the constitutional amendments passed on November 7, including Prop 9, are at risk of being delayed due to frivolous legal challenges related to voting machines. Action Item–TRTA members, please send an email to Governor Abbott asking him to add this issue to the Call for the […]
UPDATE ON AMENDMENT CHALLENGE: Senate Hears Bill to Address Timeliness of Election Lawsuits
Even though there is no action step that can be taken by TRTA members at this time to resolve the legal challenge to the November vote on Prop 9 and the other constitutional amendments, TRTA can report that our friends in the Texas Legislature are working on our behalf. On Friday, December 1, the Texas […]
Lawsuits Challenging November Election Results May Affect COLA for Retirees
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has been made aware of several lawsuits that have been filed challenging the validity of the November 2023 General Election and the outcomes related to the constitutional amendments. According to the Texas Tribune, “Lawsuits based on false claims about voting equipment could delay millions of dollars in cost-of-living increases […]
¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias de parte de TRTA y TRTF!
At this time of year, we like to reflect on the great things we have accomplished together and show our appreciation to our members, friends, and supporters, all of whom are special to us! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Board of Directors and the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Board of Trustees are so […]
Hearing Held for HR 82, Bill Would Repeal GPO and WEP
A congressional hearing to discuss HR 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, was held on November 20, 2023. HR 82, if passed, would repeal the harmful and arbitrary Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). During a previous congressional cycle, HR 82 gained significant momentum and widespread co-sponsorship, but ultimately, failed to pass. The […]
Reminder: Hearing for HR 82 Occurring Today
A congressional hearing to discuss HR 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, will be held today, Monday, November 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Central. HR 82, if passed, would repeal the harmful and arbitrary Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). During a previous congressional cycle, HR 82 gained significant momentum and widespread co-sponsorship, but […]
Hearing for HR 82, A Bill that Would Repeal GPO and WEP, Scheduled
A congressional hearing to discuss HR 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, has been scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Central. HR 82, if passed, would repeal the harmful and arbitrary Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). During a previous congressional cycle, HR 82 gained significant momentum […]
TRTF Helps Retirees Who Need ”A Helping Hand”
Thank you, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) for joining us during Foundation Month, a time to honor the charitable work done by our partner organization, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF). Today, we focus on two of TRTF’s most vital emergency need programs, “A Helping Hand” and Disaster Relief. “A Helping Hand” […]
¡Noviembre es el Mes de la Fundación!
The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works to provide resources for retired TRS annuitants, as well as active school personnel. It is the charitable partner of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). The Foundation manages four charitable programs, “A Helping Hand,” Disaster Relief, Classroom Assistance Grants, and First-Year Teacher […]