El Senado aprueba la SB 10 y el Comité de Pensiones de la Cámara aprueba la HB 600
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 10, the bill filed by that chamber to provide financial relief for Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) annuitants. All 31 Senators voted in favor of the bill, which had the unique circumstance of also being co-authored by all 31 Senators. SB 10 proposes a […]
¡El Día TRTA en el Capitolio 2023 llegará pronto!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes ALL of our members to our exciting Day at the Capitol event on Wednesday, April 12, 2023! Retired public educators are looking forward to meeting with legislators, advocating for a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and enjoying fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream social on the East Lawn. April […]
PIFS de la Cámara de Representantes y Finanzas del Senado se reúnen para discutir los proyectos de ley COLA
Executive Summary: TRTA supports HB 600 and SB 10, both of which would provide retirees with a COLA and a supplemental payment. TRTA is continuing to work with legislators to help as many retirees as possible, in the biggest way possible. There is a strong desire from both chambers to meaningfully help retirees this session! […]
Mary Ann Dolezal, ganadora del premio EL Galyean
TRTA is pleased to announce the 2023 E.L. Galyean Award recipient Mary Ann Dolezal of TRTA District 4. This award recognizes a TRTA member for outstanding and unusual service on the state level to TRTA and its members. The award also serves as a constant reminder of the distinctive quality of committed service rendered by […]
TRTA Testifies to Appropriations Committee About Funding for COLA
The Texas House Committee on Appropriations met today and discussed funding for a benefit enhancement for retired educators. Senate Bill 30 would provide $1 billion for a benefit enhancement to Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) annuitants. Tim Lee, TRTA’s Executive Director, provided testimony to the committee in support of the bill. Lee thanked the legislators for […]
PIFS se reúne, discute resolución para instar al Congreso a derogar WEP y GPO
The Texas House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee met on Wednesday, March 15 to begin reviewing bills that have been filed during the 88th Legislative Session. On the docket was HCR 20, a resolution urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) of the Social Security Act. HCR […]
Esta semana: audiencias legislativas para observar, Tim Lee abordará las preguntas de los miembros el 16 de marzo
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has heard from many members after publishing an Inside Line on Saturday, March 11 about two bills that were filed late last week: Senate Bill 10 and House Bill 600. TRTA first wishes to express its gratitude to both the Texas Senate and House for laying out proposals that would provide […]
Últimas noticias: A medida que pasa la fecha límite del proyecto de ley, los jubilados de TRS son una prioridad importante para la Legislatura 88.°
Breaking News: As Bill Deadline Passes, TRS Retirees Are Major Priority for 88th Legislature The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is pleased to announce two priority bills have been filed in the Texas Legislature that would help Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees struggling to make ends meet after years of not receiving a […]
Finanzas del Senado se reúne y analiza el presupuesto estatal suplementario
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, March 9, at 4 p.m. Central. Lee will discuss the latest legislative happenings as it’s been a busy week at the Texas Capitol! Be sure to tune in! Senate Finance Meets, Discusses Supplemental State Budget The Texas State Senate Finance Committee […]
La marcha está en marcha: ¡TRTA reúne a los miembros para la acción!
March is a crucial month for legislative action on issues that impact you and your fellow public education retirees. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is moving full steam ahead, and we need your help! THE MARCH IS ON! The Texas Legislature is moving at a rapid pace, having budget discussions, deciding how to spend […]