One-Time Payment for TRS-Care Participants Coming Tomorrow
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) announced today that that tomorrow, Friday, March 18, 2022, TRS-Care policyholders will receive a one-time payment of $448.12 in the form of a one-time check or direct deposit. TRS members who receive paper checks will receive theirs through the mail and should account for mailing time. During the […]
Primary Election Day is Here!
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, today, March 1, 2022, is Primary Election Day in Texas! TRTA members, we encourage you to vote in this very important election. Far fewer voters make it to the polls during a Primary Election than during the November General Election. Early voting wrapped up on […]
Primary Election is Tomorrow, March 1!
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, early voting for the Texas Primary Election began Monday, February 14 and ended Friday, February 25. If you did not already cast your ballot, you still have a chance to vote in the Primary Election on election day: Tuesday, March 1! TRTA members, we encourage […]
Early Voting Ends Friday, February 25!
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, early voting for the Texas Primary Election began Monday, February 14 and ends this Friday, February 25. Members, if you have not voted yet, please consider visiting the polls early! Lines may be long on Primary Election Day, which is Tuesday, March 1. Far fewer […]
TRS Board Authorizes TRS-Care One-Time Payment for Some Retirees, Provides Customer Service Update
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees met on Thursday, February 17, discussing a variety of matters that impact TRS annuitants, such as a TRS-Care one-time payment, customer service improvements, and future agency headquarters. Trustees Approve One-Time Payment for TRS-Care Participants During the 87th Texas Legislative third special session in fall 2021, […]
Congressional Rep. Brady Addresses Conroe ISD about WEP
Texas Congressional Representative Kevin Brady (R, The Woodlands) recently spoke at a Conroe Independent School District meeting about an issue he has been working on for more than fifteen years and one that is near and dear to the hearts of members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA): the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). […]
Early Voting Has Begun for Primary Election 2022!
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) know, early voting for the Texas Primary Election began Monday, February 14 and continues through Friday, February 25. Members, if you have not voted yet, consider voting this Thursday, February 17 during Educator Voting Day! Be sure to grab some family members, friends, and neighbors to […]
Early Voting Starts Monday, February 14!
Last week, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) sent this Inside Line article sharing important voting dates and resources with our members about the upcoming Primary Election. We know our members are making their plans to vote early! Early voting begins on Monday, February 14 and continues through Friday, February 25. Last week, we encouraged […]
Mark Your Calendar for Primary Election 2022
In January, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) shared this Inside Line article about getting ready for Primary Election 2022. The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming March 1 Primary Election was Monday, January 31. For the next few weeks, members of TRTA should focus on reaching out to candidates running for political […]
Letter Regarding January Tax Withholding from TRS
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) annuitants recently received a letter dated January 14, 2022 detailing January annuity payments and the projected difference in IRS withholdings as compared to December 2021. The Texas Retired Teacher Association (TRTA) has heard from many retirees who are confused by the letter, as their deductions have changed dramatically relative […]