TRTA Hosts Successful Zoom to the Capitol Week!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) would like to thank the thousands of TRTA members who participated in our inaugural virtual Zoom to the Capitol event this week! If you were not able to participate in the events live, you may still view them online! View our April 6 Kickoff Event with President Leroy DeHaven […]
Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee Meets, Discusses Numerous TRS Bills
Today, April 7, the House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee met to discuss several bills impacting the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and TRS retirees. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) thanks PIFS Chairman Rafael Anchia for designating today to focus on these important bills that could impact our dedicated public education […]
TRTA Zoom to the Capitol: April 7 Events Reminder
Monday and Tuesday, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) began participating in virtual meetings with their legislators for our very first virtual Zoom to the Capitol event! Did you miss yesterday’s events? No worries! You can still view them online! View our Kickoff Event with President Leroy DeHaven and Executive Director Tim Lee […]
TRTA Zoom to the Capitol: April 6 Events Reminder
Yesterday, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) began participating in virtual meetings with their legislators for our very first virtual Zoom to the Capitol event! Links for today’s events (April 6) are available below! Don’t forget to download the TRTA app to be sure you receive all of the late-breaking updates. Learn how […]
TRTA is Ready to Zoom to the Capitol! PLUS: PIFS Committee to Hear COLA Bills!
Monday, April 5 through Thursday, April 8, our Texas retired public education employees will be at the granite dome—virtually—talking with their Senators and Representatives about how TRS retirees need a meaningful, permanent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)! There are several events you will not want to miss, including the Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee hearing […]
Last Chance to RSVP to TRTA Zoom to the Capitol!
Have you sent your email to your legislators, letting them know TRS retirees need a raise this session? CLICK HERE TO SEND YOURS! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to see so many dedicated members sharing their photos and telling us their stories as we get closer to our legislative rally week, Zoom […]
TRTF Offer Disaster Relief Assistance to TRS Retirees
The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) wants members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) to know that help is now available in the form of grants for retirees who were affected by winter storm Uri in February. The TRTF Board of Trustees has determined that each of the TRTA’s twenty districts will receive 30 […]
RSVP for Zoom to the Capitol Today, Send Out Your Red Letters!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to see so many dedicated members sharing their photos and telling us their stories as we get closer to our legislative rally week, Zoom to the Capitol (April 5-6, 2021). RSVP TODAY! It is very important that all TRTA members RSVP to Zoom to the Capitol. If […]
Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services Committee Discusses TRS Sunset Bill
On March 24, 2021, the House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services Committee (PIFS) met to discuss several bills, including HB 1585 by Representative Stan Lambert (R, Abilene). The bill reflects changes recommended by the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission Staff Report. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) worked closely with members of the commission throughout the […]
ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Legislators About Co-Sponsoring COLA Bills
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) heard from Executive Director Tim Lee on Friday about a potential cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)! Now is the time to take action on this important issue. Click here to use the Action Alert to contact your legislators! The following bills request a 6 percent increase for retirees and […]