Now is the Time to Vote!
After one week of early voting, more than 25 percent of registered voters in Texas have cast a ballot by mail or in person! Nearly 2.5 million voters have made their choice already. That is an amazing turnout for Texas! There are two more weeks until election day on Tuesday, November 3. Will your voice […]
The TRTA App is Here! Download it Today!
The TRTA mobile app is here! Learn how you can download the app today. Any member who downloads the app by October 31 will be entered in a drawing to win a store gift card worth up to $100. Before the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) to make all state, district, […]
Early Voting Begins Today!
As the General Election approaches, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is your one-stop shop for voting safely and finding non-partisan information on how, when, and where to cast your vote. Mark Your Calendars! • October 23, 2020 — Vote by mail application due • October 13-30, 2020 — Early voting period • November 3, […]
October is Voter Education Month!
The General Election will occur on Nov. 3. For eligible voters, Oct. 23 is the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot. For in-person voters, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is encouraging its members to follow all safety guidelines. Additionally, it’s recommended that members vote early to avoid long lines. Mark Your Calendars! • […]
U.S. Senate Candidate MJ Hegar Addresses TRTA Members During Town Hall
On Saturday, October 3, candidate for the United States Senate MJ Hegar spoke during a town hall held especially for members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). Similar to an event held earlier in the week with Senator John Cornyn, Hegar addressed multiple questions about how Social Security impacts retirement for Texas public school […]
MJ Hegar Town Hall Scheduled for Saturday, October 3
On Saturday, October 3, candidate for the United States Senate MJ Hegar will speak during a town hall held especially for members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). Similar to an event held earlier in the week with Senator John Cornyn, Hegar will address member-submitted questions about topics such as Social Security and health […]
Senator Cornyn Speaks to TRTA Members During Town Hall
On Tuesday, September 29, U.S. Senator John Cornyn participated in a live town hall hosted by the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). The unprecedented event gave TRTA members the opportunity to hear from the Senator, who currently is running for re-election, about issues such as Social Security and the unfair provisions that impact public servant […]
UPDATE: John Cornyn’s Town Hall Moved to 3 P.M. on Sept. 29
Due to a Senate vote call, John Cornyn’s town hall meeting with the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has been moved by one hour to 3 p.m. CDT on Sept. 29. Previously, the meeting was scheduled for 4 p.m. CDT on Sept. 29. If you haven’t done so already, you must pre-register to participate in […]
UPDATE: Town Hall with John Cornyn and MJ Hegar Streams Switched to Zoom
The upcoming Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) town halls with John Cornyn and MJ Hegar will now be held as a Zoom Webinars. In order to participate in the webinars, you must pre-register. To register for Cornyn’s town hall, click here. Cornyn’s town hall will occur Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. To register for Hegar’s […]
Watch the Town Halls on Sept. 29 and Oct. 3 Via Zoom
UPDATE: The upcoming Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) town halls with John Cornyn and MJ Hegar will now be held as a Zoom Webinars. In order to participate in the webinars, you must pre-register. To register for Cornyn’s town hall, click here. Cornyn’s town hall will occur Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. To register for […]