Primary Runoff Elections: Last Day to Register to Vote is TODAY!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) and its members know the tremendous value their vote has in every election, especially the Primary Election. Now, we are nearing a critical voting time as runoff elections for the Primary Election are set to begin soon. There are several key races that TRTA knows will be critical, and […]
Sign TRTA’s Online Petition Encouraging the Texas Legislature to Fund the TRS Pension Plan
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is considering changing its rate of return assumption from 8 percent to 7.25 percent. The practical implications of this change would have an impact on future cost-of-living adjustments for retired educators. By lowering the rate of return assumption to 7.25, TRS would need to request an increase of […]
Election Day is Today! Go Vote!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is proud to have an active and involved membership of retirees who exercise their right to vote! Many retired educators have already voted early in the Texas Primary Election. Thank you for getting out and voting and for encouraging your family members, friends and neighbors to do the same! […]
Election Day is Tomorrow (March 6)!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is proud to have an active and involved membership of retirees who exercise their right to vote! Many retired educators have already voted early in the Texas Primary Election. Thank you for getting out and voting and for encouraging your family members, friends and neighbors to do the same! […]
Early Voting Continues Through March 2: VOTE TODAY!
Many Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members are going to the polls to participate in early voting in the Primary Election. Remember that in Texas, you can make your vote count the most by voting in the Primary of your choice! Most elections in Texas are decided during the Primary Election, not during the General […]
TRS Board of Trustees to Meet February 14-16, Primary Election Update
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees will meet next week in Edinburg, Texas for its annual retreat. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) reported on the significance of this meeting in December 2017 when the board discussed the agency’s actuarial valuation. At the time, TRS reported that the pension fund exceeded […]
TRS News and Primary Election Update
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has heard from many members lately regarding changes to the TRS-Care retiree health insurance plan, as well as changes in monthly annuity amounts and IRS implications for tax returns. Below are some answers to the most frequently asked questions TRTA has received. Annuity Letters The Teacher Retirement System of […]
Voter Registration Deadline Upcoming, Make A Plan to Vote in the Primary Elections
The Texas primary elections are the most direct way retired educators can make positive changes to retirement benefits such as cost-of-living adjustments and TRS-Care. The Texas Legislature is the state’s governing body that determines how much funding the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) receives. By voting for pro-public education candidates in the Texas primaries, retirees can […]
Texas Educators Come Together to Get Out the Vote
Early voting continues in Texas this week through Friday, November 4. We know many members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) have made it to the polls already, and many more will cast their votes soon. Election day is next Tuesday, November 8, but we recommend that all members avoid those longer lines and […]
Early Voting Begins Next Week!
The members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) are civic-minded and passionate about education and retirement issues. That’s why so many of you are making plans to get out and vote early for the upcoming November General Election! Early voting begins Monday, October 24, 2016 and continues through Friday, November 4, 2016. The last […]