The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) offers 50 $1,000 Classroom Assistance Grants to Texas public school teachers who, on a daily basis, demonstrate commitment to
Original research and editing in 2025 by Henry Wright Dunbar, EPRTA The El Paso Retired Teachers Association celebrated their 80th Anniversary [Ruby Jubilee] of their
In Texas, fall isn’t just a season – it’s a collection of experiences that celebrate community, color, and discovery. The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA)
When the pandemic left emergency medical services (EMS) across Texas struggling with staffing shortages, Jim Backus, Department Director of Parker County Hospital District EMS, saw
Executive Summary: TRTA secured $1.9 billion in benefits for Texas retirees after the repeal of WEP and GPO. Challenges remain: spousal benefit rebate errors, Medicare
What an exciting time to be part of the San Antonio Area Retired Teachers Association (SAARTA)! Our officers, board, and members started this year fully
In Arlington, Texas, the halls of J.B. Little Elementary are buzzing with excitement. Principal Beth Ann Woodard, now in her 16th year as an elementary
TRTF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides resources and support to retired and active public-school personnel in Texas. It’s also the charitable partner of
This school year marks an exciting new chapter for RyAnn VanCleave, who has stepped into the role of principal at J.L. Boren Elementary in Mansfield,
Local chapters are the lifeblood of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA). Spread across the state, these chapters host meetings that foster community, camaraderie, knowledge,
