UPDATE – SB 1581 Falls to Point of Order
SB 1581 Dies on Procedural Issue The bill that was earlier thought to be a vehicle for an amendment by Representative Larry Gonzales has died on a procedural ruling known as a “Point of Order” by Representative Yvonne Davis (D-Dallas). TRTA thanks all the members that responded so quickly to our earlier email on this […]
HRA Amendment Not Added
Update on HRA Amendment and SB 1811 Legislature Does NOT Add HRA to TRS-Care Thousands of TRTA members emailed and called their legislators asking them to vote “NO!” on an amendment adding Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) to the TRS-Care program. With much gratitude to the TRTA membership and the Texas Legisalture, this amendment was NOT […]
An Opportunity to Promote the TRTA Agenda : Protect TRS Retirees!
Delayed Again Thousands of TRTA members are emailing Texas House members urging them to vote “NO!” on the amendment to create HRA accounts for TRS-Care participants. Like many other bills, the bill with this amendment (SB 1811) has been delayed. The most recent news is that the Texas House will hear the bill tonight (Friday, […]
TRTA Action Alert: Last Minute Attempt to Change TRS – Care
Chisum Amendment Creates Defined Contribution Plan…This Time for your Health Insurance! Click Here to Send an Email Asking your Texas Representative to Vote “NO!” on this Amendment–Read Complete Update Below The Texas House reportedly will consider another “fiscal matters” bill tomorrow. The bill, SB 1811, already has hundreds of amendments that will be considered along […]
TRTA Action Alert – Bills Now In Senate and Need Our Support
TRTA Bills Head to the Senate Action Alert: Urge Your Senator to Bring the Bills for a Vote Three bills that TRTA pushed in the House have now been sent to the Senate for action before they can be sent to the Governor. Please Click Here to Email your Senator! We Need Their Support! HB […]
TRTA Update May 12, 2011 “A Good Day for TRTA”
TRTA Members Make a Difference TRS Language Adopted in Senate, HB 3542 and HB 2120 Move to Third Reading TRTA members have done a great job educating and encouraging their legislators to vote on these critical bills. The actions taken earlier this week and today have helped advance the TRTA agenda to protect retiree benefits […]
TRTA Bills Head to House Floor–We Need Your Help
Two TRTA Bills Set for Floor Action House Vote on Supplemental Payment Bill and TRS Board Composition set for Monday Click Here to Send an Email Supporting HB 3542 and HB 2120–Read complete update Below There is some good news for TRS retirees! Two bills are set on the Texas House Calendar for […]
TRTA Action Alert: We Need Your Help to Protect TRS Funding
TRTA Action Alert–Contact Your Senator The Senate may take up a “fiscal-matters” bill tomorrow dealing with TRS and the TRS-Care fund. Senator Robert Duncan has authored SB 1666, SB 1667, and SB 1671. These bills all address issues pertaining to TRS. These bills may also be used to move a funding plan forward that […]
TRTA Action Alert-Still Time to Call and Email
TRTA Members Still Have Time to Call or Email A vote on the House “fiscal matters” bill was postponed yesterday, but will come up today. HB 3639 is used to make state policy copacetic with the House version of the Texas budget. One of the provisions in this legislation, however, suggests a permanent DECREASE in […]
TRTA Action Alert May 3, 2011
TRTA Action Alert TRTA Members Urged to Call House Members The Texas House will take up a “fiscal matters” bill today. HB 3639 is used to make state policy copacetic with the House version of the Texas budget. One of the provisions in this legislation, however, suggests a permanent DECREASE in state funding for the […]