The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes ALL of our members to our exciting Day at the Capitol event on Wednesday, March 26, 2025! Retired public educators are looking forward to meeting with legislators, advocating for improved retirement benefits, and enjoying fellowship during an old-fashioned ice cream social on the East Lawn.
If you haven’t registered yet, do so today!
What to Do Now!
Coming to the Texas Capitol is an exciting experience, but members should be prepared. Once legislative session begins, we ask that members reach out to their legislators to schedule a time to meet on March 26, either in the morning or after the ice cream social. Please use the Texas Legislature Online website to find contact information for your legislators.
If you’re planning to meet with your legislator, let us know the time and location of your appointment by emailing info@trta.org. TRTA may be able to send a staff photographer to your meeting (available on a first come, first-served basis).
Remember to WEAR RED, wear comfortable shoes, and view a map of the Capitol before arriving.
Tentative Schedule
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Arrive on the East Lawn and collect items to give to your legislators.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Attend your scheduled visits and take photos with your legislators or their staff members.
Invite them to the ice cream social at Noon!
9:30 a.m.
Head to the House Gallery on the third floor to hear the resolution honoring TRS retirees.
If the gallery is full, consider going to the Senate gallery instead.
10:30 a.m.
Head to the Senate Gallery on the third floor to hear the resolution honoring TRS retirees.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Head to the East Lawn to enjoy a complimentary boxed lunch and our popular ice cream social, featuring Amy’s Ice Cream!
Many legislators will also join us and will often speak.
2:00 p.m.
If you did not have a chance to visit with your legislator, this is a good time to do so and a great way to end a wonderful day!
Parking
For those riding in personal vehicles and traveling to Austin, parking is available at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage (1201 San Jacinto Blvd.) one block from the East Lawn. Parking is free for the first 2 hours. $1 for each half hour thereafter. Maximum daily charge is $12. No Overnight Parking. View the parking rates chart here.
| Address: | 1201 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, Texas 78701 |
| Entrance: | Entrances are on E. 12th St and E. 13th St. |
| Exit: | Visitor exit is onto San Jacinto Blvd. one way south. |
