Texas Senate Passes Thirteenth Check Bill
On Tuesday, July 13, the Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 7, filed by Senator Joan Huffman (R – Houston). The bill would provide for a one-time supplemental payment for Texas public education retirees who retired on or before December 31, 2020, not to exceed $2,400. Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may […]
PIFS and Senate Finance Committees Meet, Pass Thirteenth Check Bills
Executive Summary: The first special session of the 87th Legislature began Two bills, one in the House and one in the Senate, were heard today that would provide a one-time supplemental payment to TRS retirees HB 85 passed out of the PIFS Committee SB 7 passed out of the Finance committee Watch TRTA Executive Director […]
Special Session Bills Proposing Benefit Enhancements Filed, SB 7 to Be Heard in Committee Tomorrow!
As members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) may have read in an Inside Line posted recently, the special session of the 87th Legislature began today. Included in Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation of agenda items is a benefit enhancement for Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirees, in the form of a supplemental payment, […]
TRTA Breaking News: Abbott Adds Thirteenth Check for TRS Annuitants to Special Session Agenda
Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation to call a special session of the 87th Legislature. The session will convene on Thursday, July 8 at 10:00 a.m. Here is the link to Gov. Abbott’s proclamation. The proclamation includes a list of agenda items that will be addressed. Members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association […]
TRTA to Provide Testimony on WEP Reform
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is advocating on behalf of retired educators to reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Tomorrow at 1 p.m. Central, there will be a meeting of the U.S. Ways and Means Committee, which manages Social Security issues. The meeting will be available to watch here. TRTA’s legislative committee member for […]
ACTION ALERT: TRTA Calls on Gov. Abbott to Add a COLA to the Special Session
TRTA asking members to share this message with fellow retirees and to take action today! The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is asking Gov. Greg Abbott to add a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) or other benefit increase for retired educators to the special session call. CLICK HERE TO USE OUR ACTION ALERT! Members of the Teacher […]
A Message from TRTA President Leroy DeHaven
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is requesting Governor Greg Abbott to consider adding a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) or other benefit increase for members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) to the call for the special session. Here is the letter from Tim Lee, TRTA’s Executive Director, to Governor Abbott. Earlier today, Tim […]
TRTA Announces Membership Awards Winners
Each year, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) runs a series of membership awards to stimulate growth in the local units and districts. Today, we are announcing the winners of these awards, which goes to locals and districts that have experienced the highest percentage of growth. February 28, 2021 marked the end of the 2020-2021 […]
Facebook Friday with Tim Lee
TRTA’s Executive Director, Tim Lee, will discuss the latest news and updates live on Facebook and YouTube Friday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. Central. You may view this live event on TRTA’s Facebook page and YouTube channel! You do not need to have an account with either service to view the video. The end of […]
TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee on Facebook Live and YouTube on Friday!
It’s been a busy week at the Texas Capitol, and TRTA’s Executive Director, Tim Lee, will discuss the latest news and updates live on Facebook and YouTube Friday, May 14 at 2:00 p.m. Central. You may view this live event on TRTA’s Facebook page and YouTube channel! You do not need to have an account […]