Texas Senate Passes Senate Bill 10
Today, May 27, 2023, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 10 in its amended form after being deliberated by a conference committee of Senators and Representatives over the past several weeks. The bill must receive a final vote from the Texas House before being sent to the Governor. As members of the Texas Retired Teachers […]
Tim Lee en vivo a las 11 a.m. CT en Facebook y YouTube
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teacher’s Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube today, May 27, at 11 a.m. CT. He will discuss the status of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retired educators. TRTA is very appreciative of the work our members have done throughout the session to get us here! […]
Texas House Adopts HJR 2
The Texas House adopted HJR 2 tonight, as amended by the Texas Senate. While discussing the bill, Chair Greg Bonnen laid out some of the details that are still being finalized by House and Senate leaders. These details pertain to the proposed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and supplemental payments for Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) […]
Texas Senate Passes HJR 2
Executive Summary: HJR 2 would authorize retired educators to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) funded by state appropriations based on the work in the 88th Legislative Session and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) pension fund currently being actuarially sound. The COLA and supplemental payment will cost approximately $5 billion. The Legislature would fully […]
Tim Lee hablará sobre el estado de COLA a las 5 p.m. CT en Facebook y YouTube
Tim Lee, director ejecutivo de la Asociación de Maestros Jubilados de Texas (TRTA), estará en vivo en Facebook y YouTube hoy a las 5 pm CT. Discutirá el estado del ajuste por costo de vida (COLA) para educadores jubilados. ¡TRTA agradece mucho el trabajo que nuestros miembros han realizado durante la sesión para llegar hasta aquí! Somos […]
Tim Lee’s Video Message About the End of the Session
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teacher’s Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, has recorded a video message about the end of the legislative session. Watch it here! TRTA is very appreciative of the work our members have done throughout the session to get us here! We are also appreciative of the dedication to improving the lives of […]
¡El Día TRTA en el Capitolio 2023 ya está aquí! Cómo puedes ayudar
¡La Asociación de Maestros Jubilados de Texas (TRTA) está lista para nuestro emocionante evento del Día en el Capitolio hoy, 12 de abril de 2023! TRTA espera que más de 1,000 educadores públicos jubilados se unan a nosotros en el East Lawn para reunirse con legisladores, abogar por un muy necesario ajuste por costo de vida (COLA) y disfrutar del compañerismo durante un tradicional evento social sobre helados. […]
TRTA Day at the Capitol is Less Than 24 Hours Away! Help Us Promote It!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) exciting Day at the Capitol event is less than 24 hours away! More than 1,000 TRTA members are looking forward to April 12 when we gather on the East Lawn to meet with legislators, advocate for a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and enjoy fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream […]
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2023 is in One Week! Invite Your Legislators!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes ALL of our members to our exciting Day at the Capitol event on Wednesday, April 12, 2023! Retired public educators are looking forward to meeting with legislators, advocating for a much-needed cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and enjoying fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream social on the East Lawn. Please send […]
TRTA lanza nuevo sitio web
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to announce its new website! We hope TRTA members enjoy the many new and enhanced features that are available, as well as the colorful, modern layout. Members, please visit www.trta.org today! You may view a short video walking you through the website here. TRTA members know that retirement means far […]