Reminder: Tim Lee to Host Facebook/YouTube Live Event Today
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will continue a series of Facebook and YouTube live events today, August 8, at 4 p.m. CDT. The series will focus on passing Prop 9 related to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees in the November General Election. You can read details about the proposed COLA at […]
TRTA Endorses Prop 9!
The proposition number for the TRS COLA amendment is 9. Today, the Office of the Texas Secretary of State announced the order that constitutional amendments will appear on the ballot in the November General Election. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may know, a constitutional amendment will appear on the ballot to […]
SOS to Announce Ballot Order August 4
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) have been waiting anxiously for more information about the November 7, 2023 General Election, when a constitutional amendment will appear on the ballot to approve funding for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for eligible annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). You can read details about […]
TRTF Virtual Walk Fundraiser Extended
In April, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) launched its first ever Virtual Walk to raise funds to support its mission of providing funds to TRS annuitants as well as active school personnel. To date, this event has raised more than $20,000, but it’s not too late to participate! The TRTF Board of Trustees has […]
La Junta de TRS vota sobre cambios a los planes médicos de TRS-Care
La Junta Directiva del Sistema de Jubilación de Maestros de Texas (TRS) se reunió el 13 y 14 de julio para su reunión trimestral. La Junta de TRS discutió la transición a un nuevo administrador de beneficios de farmacia, votó a favor de aumentar los deducibles para el plan de seguro médico TRS-Care Standard y reveló las fechas de las Ferias de Salud de Otoño de TRS-Care. A pesar de estos cambios, […]
Los presidentes de distrito de TRTA se reúnen para una conferencia anual
La Asociación de Maestros Jubilados de Texas (TRTA) da la bienvenida a sus veinte presidentes de distrito a Pflugerville esta semana para la Conferencia de Liderazgo de Presidentes de Distrito (DPLC) anual del 10 al 14 de julio. Los presidentes, que sirven como vínculos vitales con las más de 240 secciones locales de TRTA en todo el estado, están recibiendo capacitación e información fundamental para sus funciones. TRTA también da la bienvenida a […]
TRTA Hosts Live Event on Facebook and YouTube, Announces Constitutional Amendment Election Plans
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, hosted a live event on Facebook and YouTube on July 11. He was joined by members of the TRTA Board of Directors and District Presidents. During the live event, Lee announced TRTA’s plans to get out the vote for the November 7 election. The election […]
REMINDER: Tim Lee to Host Facebook/YouTube Live Event July 11
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be kicking off a series of Facebook and YouTube live events on July 11 at 4 p.m. CDT. The series will focus on passing the constitutional amendment related to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees in the November election. You can read more about the […]
Happy Independence Day!
Happy Fourth of July to our dedicated Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members! We thank you for your continued support and pursuit of improved benefits for all Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees. We hope you will join TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee one week from today as he broadcasts live from Facebook and […]
Tim Lee será el anfitrión del evento en vivo de Facebook/YouTube el 11 de julio
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) have started receiving their copies of TRTA’s quarterly news bulletin, The VOICE, with information about what transpired during the 88th Legislative Session that adjourned on Memorial Day. We have received many calls and emails asking about the next steps in the process for supporting the constitutional amendment […]