{"id":64023,"date":"2023-02-14T12:50:08","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T18:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trtaorg.wpengine.com\/?page_id=64023"},"modified":"2023-03-30T12:38:52","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T17:38:52","slug":"day-at-the-capitol-2023","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trta.org\/es\/day-at-the-capitol-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Day at the Capitol 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"64023\" class=\"elementor elementor-64023\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-615dd906 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-items-bottom elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"615dd906\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"hero-banner\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fa10c3f inner-container\" data-id=\"5fa10c3f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a7d5278 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a7d5278\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DAY AT THE CAPITOL 2023<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f1a23ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1f1a23ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/portal.trta.org\/Shared_Content\/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=DATC23\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">RSVP NOW<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4e8cae32 section-intro elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4e8cae32\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5150dee9 inner-container\" data-id=\"5150dee9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16ba110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16ba110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to announce our Day at the Capitol event on Wednesday, April 12, 2023! Retired public educators in Texas 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. Your RSVP for Day at the Capitol helps TRTA collect an accurate headcount for all events. As in years past, TRTA encourages members to WEAR RED! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all in April!<\/p><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4><strong>April 12, 2023 Projected Schedule<\/strong>:<\/h4><ul><li>Please plan to arrive on the East Lawn between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. Members can head to the House Gallery around 9:30 a.m. to hear a resolution honoring TRS retirees. Likewise, members can head to the Senate Gallery around 10:30 a.m. to hear a similar resolution. Ice cream will be served on the East Lawn under the tent between 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. Legislators often join us to enjoy the sweet treats and share words of encouragement between these hours as well.<\/li><li>Attendees are encouraged to set appointments with their legislators\u2019 offices at a time convenient to them, their elected officials, and\/or legislative staffers. Please use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwrm.capitol.texas.gov%2Fhome&amp;data=05%7C01%7CRoy%40trta.org%7Cd5d101545f904b57ead708dafee36314%7C85d46dce404d4e3cb3e4463b8a72a96f%7C0%7C0%7C638102549828751327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=F8M46oX4m54O6CUjAxD%2BjyUcPot8j7wLrLZsgsKiVeM%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Texas Legislature Online website<\/a>\u00a0to find contact information for your legislators.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Hotel Accommodations<\/strong>:<\/h4><ul><li>TRTA has secured rooms and meeting space at the downtown Austin Hilton hotel (<a href=\"webextlink:\/\/500 East 4\">500 East 4<\/a><em><a href=\"webextlink:\/\/th\">th<\/a><\/em><a href=\"webextlink:\/\/\u00a0Street, Austin, TX 78701\">\u00a0Street, Austin, TX 78701<\/a>) for those who prefer to travel into the city the day before (April 11) and who want to begin the festivities early!<\/li><li>Room reservations are still available at the Hilton and are best made online to ensure TRTA members receive the lowest room rate.\u00a0Please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trta.org%2Fdac2023&amp;data=05%7C01%7CRoy%40trta.org%7Cd5d101545f904b57ead708dafee36314%7C85d46dce404d4e3cb3e4463b8a72a96f%7C0%7C0%7C638102549828751327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iJ5Ga%2BZcwwq5sCZ2NJOFAbVS0m5GVsjkUBOYLyGqNuU%3D&amp;reserved=0\">www.trta.org\/dac2023<\/a>\u00a0to make your reservation. The cost of hotel rooms is $229 (single and double), $249 (triple), and $269 (quad). Please note, these rates do not include tax. Onsite parking will be $20 per night, a discounted rate just for TRTA members.<\/li><li>Free festivities will be held at the Hilton hotel on April 11, including an informational session at 4:30 p.m. and evening celebration at 6:00 p.m. Members do not need to be staying at the Hilton to attend these events.<\/li><li>Join us for a free information session at 4:30 p.m. in the Governor\u2019s Ballroom featuring guest speaker, economist Dr. Ray Perryman. Dr. Perryman is known to many TRTA members for his work on the TRS Great Value brochure. He has been called a \u201cgenius\u201d by The Wall Street Journal, a \u201cworld class scholar\u201d by Business Week, the \u201cunofficial state economist\u201d by The New York Times, \u201cthe most quoted man in Texas\u201d by Texas Monthly, and \u201cthe conscience of Texas\u201d by NPR. This is a FREE, must-see event!<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Parking Details<\/strong>:<\/h4><ul><li>If you are staying overnight at the Hilton, onsite parking will be $20 per night, a discounted rate just for TRTA members. On April 12, TRTA will provide shuttle service from the Hilton to the Capitol and back.<\/li><li>For individuals or small groups riding in personal vehicles and traveling to Austin the morning of April 12, parking is available at the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage (1201 San Jacinto Blvd.) one block from the east lawn. Garage access is available on both 12<em>th<\/em>\u00a0Street (off of San Jacinto) and 13<em>th<\/em>\u00a0street (off of Trinity). Parking garage rates are free for the first 2 hours,\u00a0$1 for each half hour thereafter, with a maximum daily charge of $12.<\/li><li>For groups riding to Day at the Capitol by chartered bus:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftspb.texas.gov%2Fplan%2Fmaps%2Fdoc%2Fcapitol_complex_parking_map.pdf&amp;data=05%7C01%7CRoy%40trta.org%7Cd5d101545f904b57ead708dafee36314%7C85d46dce404d4e3cb3e4463b8a72a96f%7C0%7C0%7C638102549828751327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aHpOig5ntrfP4R1cVc9ebmT%2Fj1OBwb9O11a796dNYqg%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Click on this map<\/a>\u00a0to see the area on Trinity Street adjacent to Waterloo Park between the 12<em>th<\/em>\u00a0and 15<em>th<\/em>\u00a0blocks where buses may park for free. Buses are able to park in this area after dropping off riders in the loading zone near the East Lawn. <a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftspb.texas.gov%2Fplan%2Fmaps%2Fdoc%2Fcapitol_tour_bus_guide.pdf&amp;data=05%7C01%7CRoy%40trta.org%7Cd5d101545f904b57ead708dafee36314%7C85d46dce404d4e3cb3e4463b8a72a96f%7C0%7C0%7C638102549828751327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=02ez7dJgcbBAOq8F0pvIfE53%2F9K%2B3UnojBtl0rhI7Ow%3D&amp;reserved=0\">This guide<\/a>\u00a0shows the route for bus drivers to take after dropping off riders near the East Lawn to get to bus parking.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DAY AT THE CAPITOL 2023 RSVP NOW The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to announce our Day at the Capitol event on Wednesday, April 12, 2023! 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