TRTA’s Leadership Arrives In Washington D.C., Calls On Congressional Representatives to Take Action
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) leadership has arrived in Washington D.C. The leadership, which includes Executive Director Tim Lee, is working with Texas congressional representatives to reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Our goal is to gain traction on both Rep. Richie Neal’s bill (H.R. 4540) and Rep. Kevin Brady’s bill (H.R. 3934). Now […]
TRTA’s Leadership Heading to Washington D.C., Contact Your Congressional Representatives Today!
Executive Summary: TRTA’s leaders, including Executive Director Tim Lee, are going to Washington D.C. next week! The goal is to advance Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reform. Click here to contact your congressional Representative to ask for their support of WEP reform today! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is committed to reforming the Windfall Elimination […]
Tim Lee Visits Washington DC, Discusses Advancement of WEP Reform Bills
Executive Summary: Reps. Neal and Brady have filed WEP reform bills, HR 4540 and HR 3934. Both bills will provide relief to retirees if passed. However, the bills differ on their stance on the “hold harmless” provision. TRTA is asking for your help to contact your congressional representatives and ask for their support on both […]
October is TRTA Bring a Friend Month!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes its members to fall! Now that the weather is about to be cooler, TRTA hopes our members will show a warm welcome to friends and colleagues who have not yet joined TRTA and encourage them to join the only association in Texas working solely to protect and improve […]
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 […]