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 […]
El comité PIFS se reúne, Tim Lee en vivo mañana
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, March 2, at 4 p.m. Central. The pace of legislative activity is picking up, and Lee will be discussing this week’s committee meetings! He will also focus on the challenges ahead! PIFS Committee Meets The Texas House […]
El Subcomité de Asignaciones se Reúne, Escucha el Testimonio de TRS y TRTA. ¡Alerta de acción incluida!
Use our Action Alert to contact your legislators TRTA testified to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III that the state should invest in retirees by passing a COLA. The House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee meets on March 1 The Texas House Appropriations Subcommittee on Article III met on Monday, February 27 to […]
Alerta de acción: Pídale a su representante que apoye la financiación de un COLA
The Texas House Appropriations Article III Subcommittee is set to meet on Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. This subcommittee will be working on budget recommendations related to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and will also likely ask questions about a benefit increase for TRS retirees this session. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) […]
La junta de TRS se reúne y recibe testimonio de TRTA
Executive Summary: TRTA testified to the TRS Board about the importance of educating legislators about retirees’ needs. The TRS board selected Express Scripts to provide pharmacy benefits for retirees. The TRS board added two new appointed trustees, Brittny Allred and Elvis Williams. Tim Lee’s live event reviewed the differences between benefit enhancements for retirees. The Teacher […]
Recordatorio: Tim Lee en vivo en Facebook y YouTube mañana a las 4 p. m., hora central
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, Feb. 16, at 4 p.m. Central. The 88th Texas Legislative Session is heating up. Lee will discuss the differences between a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), a 13th check, and a supplemental payment. Be sure to tune in on Thursdays at 4 p.m. […]
Recordatorio: Tim Lee en vivo en Facebook y YouTube hoy a las 4 p. m., hora central
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube today, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m. Central. He will recap the committee appointments for the Senate and the House, and update members on the status of legislative activities. Be sure to tune in on Thursdays at 4 p.m. as Tim Lee goes […]