New WEP Reform Bill Filed, HR 4540
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is a staunch advocate for reforming the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). The WEP is an unfair Social Security issue that negatively impacts thousands of retired educators nationwide, including educators that have paid into the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) as well as Social Security. TRTA and its national […]
TRS Holds Board Meeting, Addresses New Building Lease
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is holding its fall Board of Trustees meeting. During the meeting, TRS addressed its new building lease, which has drawn scrutiny from retirees this week. As reported by the Austin-American Statesman, TRS is going to lease three floors, which is more than 100,000 square feet, starting in 2021 […]
TRS to Host Fall Information Sessions About TRS-Care Beginning October 1
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) will once again host information sessions across the state this fall about the retiree health insurance programs, TRS-Care and TRS-Care Medicare Advantage. Per TRS, information will be provided by the state agency, as well as Humana, Aetna, CVS Caremark and SilverScript. Beginning October 1, 2019, TRS will conduct […]
TRS Supplemental Payments Are Arriving
Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) are reporting that the supplemental payments (13thchecks) from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) are showing up in their bank accounts! TRTA is proud of the work its members put in during the legislative session to create this great accomplishment. The supplemental payment is only half […]
Join the TRTA Fall Bring a Friend Contest and You Could Win $100!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to share its Fall Bring a Friend contest, where you and a friend could each win $100! Current TRTA members can get a friend or colleague to join TRTA for the first time and both the current and new member will be entered to win a $100 […]
TRS Retirees to Receive 13th Check by Mid-September
Members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) who retired on or before December 31, 2018 are set to receive a supplemental payment—also known as a 13th check—by mid-September 2019. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) worked during the 86thLegislative Session with legislators on both sides of the aisle to establish a long-term funding […]
Join the TRTA Fall Bring a Friend Contest and You Could Win $100!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is launching its Fall Bring a Friend contest, where you and a friend could each win $100! TRTA is working towards its goal of 100,000 members, and we’re asking for your help in making it a reality! Current TRTA members can get a friend or colleague to join TRTA […]
Local Unit Meetings Happening, Find Yours Today and Join the Fall Bring a Friend Contest!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) consists of 254 local units. These local units are the backbone of the organization and provide a great outlet to connect with your fellow retired educators. Local units are holding their fall meetings, and you can find yours today by using the new TRTA local unit meeting calendar. TRTA’s […]
El representante Kevin Brady celebra una reunión pública para discutir la reforma del WEP
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) is a unfair Social Security issue that negatively impacts thousands of retired educators nationwide, including educators that have paid into the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) as well as Social Security. Progress on reforming the WEP has been slow and arduous ever since it was since enacted in 1983. […]
TRS Board of Trustees Meets, Announces 13th Check to Be Delivered in September
The Teacher Retirement System (TRS) Board of Trustees met on July 18 and 19, 2019. The board reviewed the bills passed during the 86th Texas Legislative session. The board praised the increased contribution rates from the state and approved the 13th check retirees will be receiving in September, which is capped at $2,000. It will […]