TRTA Prepares for TRS-Care Billion Dollar Funding Crisis

TRS RAC and TRS Board Meetings Offer Insight and Opportunity for Feedback The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) will host its TRS-Care Retiree Advisory Committee (RAC) today (February 3). This group of retired and active school employees receives information about the condition of the TRS-Care plan and provides feedback to TRS about member sentiment […]

TRTA Voter Health Series Recap and Open Seats in the Texas Legislature

Last week, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) featured a series of articles through the Inside Line about how our members can achieve Good Voter Health! As we head into the primary election season, it is important for our members to be informed and active. Most political races in Texas are determined DURING THE PRIMARY […]

TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 5

Day 5: The Key Races The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) ends its “Good Voter Health” series today with an important strategic article about high profile contested races in Texas. As we mentioned in Day 2 of our series, TRTA does not endorse candidates for political office. It is vital, however, that our members research […]

TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 4

Day 4: Helping Others Get Involved in the Political Process Today, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) continues its weeklong series about “Good Voter Health” with ways to help your fellow retirees, family and friends get involved in the political process. As we mentioned at the end of yesterday’s article, TRTA derives its strength from […]

TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 3

Day 3: I’ve Researched the Candidates. Is My Work as a Voter Done? Welcome to Day 3 of the Texas Retired Teachers Association “Good Voter Health” Series! On Monday, we discussed the voter registration process and checking your voter status. If you missed this article, be sure to visit the Texas Secretary of State website […]

TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 2

Day 2: The Importance of the Primary Election and Who Is Running for Office in Your Area Welcome to the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) series on “Good Voter Health” Day 2! Yesterday, TRTA focused on the importance of being registered to vote and provided valuable, informative links for our members to check their registration […]

TRTA “Good Voter Health” Series: Day 1

Day 1: Are You Registered to Vote? The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is focused on the election season, and our members should be too! This week, TRTA is providing a series of articles through the Inside Lineabout “Good Voter Health.” What do we mean by good voter health? While there are several key factors […]

Aetna Settlement in Lawsuit Impacts Some TRS Members

Message from Tim Lee, TRTA Executive Director Correcting Information Originally Provided Regarding Aetna Settlement TRTA strives to provide the best, clearest, and most accurate information available on all issues pertaining to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and our members’ interests. Last week, we learned about a class action lawsuit settlement between Aetna and […]

TRTA: Looking Forward to 2014!

The Fight to Preserve our TRS-Care, Pension Protection, TRTA Members Focus on Upcoming Primary! We have come to the end of 2013. What a great year this has been for TRTA members and all TRS retirees! The TRTA Board of Directors, state and local leaders and staff are grateful for your support. Many of you […]

Thoughts of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just a couple days away and, like you, I too am reflecting on all that I am thankful for. Of course, at the top of the list I am thankful for my wonderful family, their health, for safe travels as I visit local TRTA meetings and attend conferences around the country. I am […]