Early Voting for July 14 Primary Runoff Election Begins Today!
BE SAFE! VOTE EARLY! VOTE BY MAIL! Now is the time to plan your voting strategy for the Primary Runoff Election! If you can, please vote by mail. If you must go to the polls, plan to vote early and try to go at a time when lines are shorter. The Texas Retired Teachers Association […]
Voter Alert for July 14 Primary Runoff! Mail Ballots Available for Retirees Over Age 65
The Texas Primary Runoff Election will occur on July 14, 2020. The election will feature more than 30 contests and will determine which Democrats and Republicans will appear on the ballot in the November General Election. Click here to view the candidates. Important Election Dates Vote by mail application received by deadline: July 2, 2020 […]
Tim Lee Interviews Rep. Kevin Brady About WEP Reform Via Facebook Live
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) is an unfair federal provision preventing retirees from receiving the Social Security benefits they are owed. The WEP, which took effect in 1983, provides a means of eliminating the “windfall” of Social Security benefits received by beneficiaries who also receive a pension based on work not covered by Social Security. […]
RESCHEDULED: Tim Lee Video Discussion About WEP Reform with Kevin Brady on June 3
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will host a Facebook Live discussion with Congressman Kevin Brady (R – The Woodlands) about the most recent efforts to reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Brady serves as the ranking minority member on the House Ways and Means Committee, and his bill, H.R. 3934, […]
TRTA Working with Brady to Reschedule Facebook Live Event
Unfortunately, Congressman Kevin Brady (R – The Woodlands) has been forced to reschedule his planned Facebook Live event with the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). Originally, the Facebook Live event was scheduled for today at 12 p.m. However, TRTA is working with Brady’s office to reschedule the event for the future. We appreciate all the […]
Tim Lee To Host Facebook Live About WEP Reform with Congressman Kevin Brady!
UPDATE: Unfortunately, Kevin Brady has had a scheduling conflict come up. Tim Lee is working to find a new guest for this week. We’re hopeful that we’ll be able to schedule Brady at a future date! The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will host a Facebook Live discussion with Congressman Kevin […]
Tim Lee Hosts Video Discussion About TRS-Care with Katrina Daniel
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee continued his video series this week with a conversation about TRS-Care, the state-run health insurance program for retired educators. Lee held the video call with Katrina Daniel, who has been the Chief Health Care Officer for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) for five […]
Tim Lee To Host Video Discussion About TRS-Care with Katrina Daniel
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will host a video discussion with Katrina Daniel about the state of TRS-Care. Daniel serves as the Chief Health Care Officer for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). The video will be posted on Friday, May 8 at 2 p.m. to TRTA’s website and […]
Tim Lee To Host Facebook Live on State of Nursing Homes During Pandemic
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee will host a Facebook Live event discussing the safety of elders in nursing homes during the pandemic. He will be joined by Brian Lee, the Executive Director of Families for Better Care. Brian Lee is Tim Lee’s brother, and he’s considered one of the nation’s […]
TRS Board Meets, Discusses How Covid-19 Has Affected Agency Operations and the Pension Fund, Tim Lee Answers Member Questions About WEP Reform
Executive Summary: TRS Board met via videoconference due to Covid-19 restrictions, an historic first for the agency TRS reassured members their monthly annuities will be paid on time and it is business as usual while most employees work remotely The pension fund value sits at approximately $150 billion today, down from $164 billion in February […]