Happy New Year From the Texas Retired Teachers Association!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is ready to move forward in 2017 thanks to the determination and steadfast support of our 80,000 members all across this great state! The TRTA staff returned to the office on January 3. Staff members are answering pertinent questions about the TRS-Care retiree health insurance program, processing membership dues […]
Happy Holidays From TRTA
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) extends its seasons greetings to all members and friends. As the year draws to a close, we know our dedicated retirees will enjoy spending time with loved ones and celebrating the holidays. We at TRTA, the Board of Directors and staff, want to express our sincere appreciation to all […]
Texas Retired Teacher Foundation Nearing Fundraising Goal!
The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF), the charitable arm of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), would like to thank all of our members and friends for their generous donations this holiday season. As our members may know, November was designated by the TRTA Board of Directors as Foundation Month, a time to increase awareness […]
Questions and Concerns About Enrolling in the New TRS Humana MA Plan
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is receiving many calls and emails regarding a letter that was sent out on November 25 about the transition from Aetna Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan to Humana MA. As our members may recall, a decision was made by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees over […]
TRS Board Meets to Discuss Condition of Pension Fund, Legislative Study on Health Care
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees met this week on December 1 to discuss topics such as the actuarial valuation of the pension fund, the current state of the TRS-Care retiree health insurance program, and the conclusions provided by the Legislative Interim Study Group regarding retiree health care. Board Chairman David […]
TRTF Making A Difference: Teacher Grants In Action
Allen Hubbard lives for the excitement of the classroom. When students walk through the door, Hubbard’s infectious energy sparks the curiosity of his students’ budding minds. As a physics teacher at Akins High School in Austin, Texas, Hubbard manages the thin line between education and frenzy as he works to instill his passion into the […]
¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias de parte de TRTA y TRTF!
Dear TRTA Members and Supporters, This is the time of year to reflect and be appreciative of those who have been a special part of our lives! The TRTA Board of Directors and the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) Board of Trustees are so very thankful for the time you spend volunteering for the Texas […]
TRTA Member Alert: Legislative Study Group Releases Health Insurance Report, Retirees to Bear Burden of Growing TRS-Care Costs
Members! Click here to send an email to your Senator and Representative! Special Comment from Tim Lee, TRTA Executive Director: Dear TRTA members, friends and supporters, The information you will read below is TRTA’s first analysis of a Texas legislative report that is nearly seventeen months in the making. The information is bleak. The report […]
Making a Difference: TRTF Offers New Beginning Teacher Scholarships!
As our members may know, November has been designated by the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Board of Directors as Foundation Month, a time to increase awareness of our charitable partner organization’s programs, good deeds, and plans for the future! Just in time for Foundation Month, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) is pleased to […]
TRS-Care Study Group Releases Its Interim Report, Changes Likely Imminent For TRS-Care
The TRS-Care Study Group released its report today on the TRS-Care shortfall in a 200-page report. The report features letters from legislators, recommendations on the future of TRS-Care and background information. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) will have a comprehensive overview for our members by tomorrow. You can access the report here. The basis […]