Letter to the Editor: Social Security & Spousal Benefits
(A message from TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee: We hope you enjoy this special guest letter:) Are you receiving all the Social Security benefits you’re entitled to? You might be surprised. With the elimination of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) in January 2025, many retirees are now eligible to collect […]
Special TRTA Live Episode This Friday at 2 P.M. Central — Featuring TRTF Leadership & Boots & Books Preview
Don’t miss a special live episode of TRTA’s broadcast this Friday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m. Central on Facebook and YouTube, featuring Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee alongside Bill Barnes of the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) and Jeanne Paull-Turner, event organizer and TRTA liaison. This engaging conversation will pull back the curtain on […]
TRTA Successfully Hosts First Virtual House of Delegates
TRTA Successfully Hosts First Virtual House of Delegates History was made on March 25, 2026, as TRTA held its first-ever virtual House of Delegates! We are deeply grateful to the members who served as delegates and helped shape the future of our association. Association Business Elections for the 2026-2028 TRTA State Officers were also held. The […]
Texas House Interim Charges Released, Includes TRS Review
The Texas House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services Committee (PIFS) has been charged with reviewing the long-term financial stability of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). This charge comes from Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, who has directed the PIFS Committee to study TRS funding sources and evaluate the potential impact of benefit enhancements […]
TRTA 101: Elections Matter! – Friday, March 13 at 2 p.m. Central
The third episode of TRTA 101, titled “Elections Matter!”, will air live on Friday, March 13, at 2 p.m. Central. This episode will focus on the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) take on the primary election results and what we need to do to get candidates talking about our issues in the upcoming runoff and […]
Boots & Books: An Unforgettable Night Celebrating Educators and Military Veterans
The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) is hosting a very special event on April 25, 2026, Boots and Books, at the inspiring National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. This unique event will spotlight the achievements and service of both educators and military veterans, honoring two groups whose dedication strengthens our communities and our […]
Primary Election Day is Here!
Today, March 3, 2026, is Primary Election Day in Texas! TRTA members, we encourage you to vote in this very important election. Far fewer voters make it to the polls during a Primary Election than during the November General Election. Early voting wrapped up on Friday, February 27. After eight days of early voting, almost […]
Early Voting Ends Tomorrow!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members and supporters—IT’S TIME! Primary Election 2026 is here. TRTA members have a track record of voting and voting early! The Texas Legislature has a track record of prioritizing the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and issues impacting TRS retirees during past legislative sessions. Our currency in the political […]
Early Voting Begins Today!
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members and supporters—IT’S TIME! Primary Election 2026 is here. TRTA members have a track record of voting and voting early! The Texas Legislature has a track record of prioritizing the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and issues impacting TRS retirees during past legislative sessions. Our currency in the political […]
TRS Board Approves Health Care Providers, Reviews Pension Studies
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees has been meeting for the past two days. Among the key items considered was the approval of new health care providers for both the active (TRS-ActiveCare) and retired (TRS-Care) health care programs. The Board decided to stay with the same providers for each program that […]