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 […]
Primary Election 2022: TRTA Members Get Ready!
Primary Election 2022 is right around the corner! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is asking its members to begin educating candidates about the issues that matter to Texas retired school employees. Before our members can begin this vital task, there are a few housekeeping items we want members to review as soon as possible. […]
Supplemental Payment Checks to Be Issued on Jan. 14, Tim Lee Hosts Virtual Presentation
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) will begin issuing supplemental payment checks to more than 429,000 retired educators on January 14. The announcement was made on the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) virtual presentation today on YouTube and Facebook, which was hosted by TRTA’s Executive Director Tim Lee. The supplemental check is a direct […]
Survey: How Do You Plan to Spend Your Supplemental Payment?
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), along with hundreds of thousands of Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees, will be receiving a supplemental payment before the end of January 2022. Click here to complete the survey. Members, let us know how you plan to spend the extra funds. This information is vital […]
Tim Lee to Host Special Event on Facebook and YouTube on Jan. 7!
Tim Lee to Host Special Event on Facebook and YouTube on Jan. 7! The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, Tim Lee, will host a special live video event on January 7, 2022, at 3 p.m. CDT. Lee will be discussing the forthcoming supplemental payments that TRTA won for TRS retirees during the special […]
TRTA Provides a WEP Update Via Facebook Live and YouTube
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) heard from Executive Director Tim Lee today on Facebook Live and YouTube about the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). WATCH THE RECORDED VIDEO HERE. Lee discussed the following bills that propose to either repeal or reform the WEP: HR 82 HR 2337 HR […]
Registration for the 68th TRTA Convention Now Open!
Registration is now open for the 68th TRTA Convention to be held in Dallas, Texas April 11-13, 2022! This year’s theme is All Aboard the TRTA Express. We know members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) are thrilled to hop on the train and enjoy fellowship with one another as we reunite for the […]
TRS Board of Trustees Meets, Receives Actuarial Update
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees met December 7 – 8. The Board was presented the 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report detailing the financial health of the pension fund. The meeting highlighted the pension fund’s continued growth. The trust fund closed FY 2021 with a 1-year return of 24.9% and assets […]
Facebook Friday with Tim Lee to Discuss WEP Reform
TRTA’s Executive Director, Tim Lee, will discuss the latest news and updates live on Facebook and YouTube Friday, December 10 at 9:30 a.m. Central. You may view this live event on TRTA’s Facebook page and YouTube channel! You do not need to have an account with either service to view the video. Lee will discuss […]