Tim Lee Live Tomorrow at 4 P.M. On Facebook and YouTube
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teacher’s Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook
Texas House Passes Senate Bill 10
Today, May 28, 2023, the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 10 in its
Texas Senate Passes Senate Bill 10
Today, May 27, 2023, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 10 in its amended form
Tim Lee Live at 11 A.M. CT on Facebook and YouTube
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teacher’s Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook
Texas House Adopts HJR 2
The Texas House adopted HJR 2 tonight, as amended by the Texas Senate. While discussing
Texas Senate Passes HJR 2
Executive Summary: HJR 2 would authorize retired educators to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) funded
Tim Lee to Discuss COLA Status at 5 P.M. CT on Facebook and YouTube
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teacher’s Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook
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
Senate Finance Committee Set to Discuss HJR 2
Today, Thursday, May 18, the Senate Finance Committee will have a public hearing on HJR
Reminder: Tim Lee Live on Facebook and YouTube Today at 4 P.M. Central
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube today, May
House Appoints Conferees for SB 10
The Texas House has appointed conferees for Senate Bill 10, the bill that is currently
Senate Appoints Conferees for SB 10
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the Texas Senate appointed conferees for Senate Bill 10, the
Action Alert: Send a Thank You to Legislators for Sending SB 10 and HJR 2 to Conference Committees
On May 1, 2023, the Texas House passed Senate Bill 10. SB 10 would provide
Senate Bill 10 and HJR 2 Pass in Texas House
Senate Bill 10 and House Joint Resolution 2 were heard in the Texas House of Representatives on Friday,
Senate Bill 10 and HJR 2 to Be Heard on House Floor Tomorrow
Senate Bill 10 and House Joint Resolution 2 have been placed on the calendar to
Reminder: Tim Lee Live on Facebook and YouTube Tomorrow at 4 P.M. Central
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, April
Reminder: Tim Lee Live on Facebook and YouTube Tomorrow at 4 P.M. Central
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, April
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2023 is Here! How You Can Help
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is ready for our exciting Day at the Capitol
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
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
TRTA Launches New Website
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to announce its new website! We hope
Put a Spring in Your Step for TRTF!
Join the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) this spring as it launches its first ever
Senate Passes SB 10 & House Pensions Committee Passes HB 600
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 10, the bill filed by
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2023 Will Be Here Soon!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) welcomes ALL of our members to our exciting Day
House PIFS, Senate Finance Meet to Discuss COLA Bills
Executive Summary: TRTA supports HB 600 and SB 10, both of which would provide retirees
TRTA Testifies to Appropriations Committee About Funding for COLA
The Texas House Committee on Appropriations met today and discussed funding for a benefit enhancement
PIFS Meets, Discusses Resolution to Urge Congress to Repeal WEP and GPO
The Texas House Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services (PIFS) Committee met on Wednesday, March 15
This Week: Legislative Hearings to Watch, Tim Lee to Address Member Questions on March 16
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) has heard from many members after publishing an Inside Line on
Breaking News: As Bill Deadline Passes, TRS Retirees Are Major Priority for 88th Legislature
Breaking News: As Bill Deadline Passes, TRS Retirees Are Major Priority for 88th Legislature The
Senate Finance Meets, Discusses Supplemental State Budget
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, March
The March is On: TRTA Rallies Members to Action!
March is a crucial month for legislative action on issues that impact you and your
PIFS Committee Meets, Tim Lee Live Tomorrow
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook
Appropriations Subcommittee Meets, Hears Testimony from TRS and TRTA. Action Alert Included!
Use our Action Alert to contact your legislators TRTA testified to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on
Action Alert: Ask Your Representative to Support Funding For a COLA
The Texas House Appropriations Article III Subcommittee is set to meet on Feb. 27 at
TRS Board Meets, Receives Testimony From TRTA
Executive Summary: TRTA testified to the TRS Board about the importance of educating legislators about
Reminder: Tim Lee Live on Facebook and YouTube Tomorrow at 4 P.M. Central
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube tomorrow, Feb.
Reminder: Tim Lee Live on Facebook and YouTube Today at 4 P.M. Central
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will be live on Facebook and YouTube today, Feb.
TRTA Day at the Capitol 2023: RSVP Today!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) is excited to announce our Day at the Capitol
Senate Finance Committee Meets, Begins Budget Discussions for TRS
Executive Summary: TRTA testified to the Senate Finance Committee that the state should invest in
Facebook Live Cancelled: Please Share Your Story!
Due to continuing complications associated with the weather conditions in the Austin area, the Texas
Share Your Story About How Inflation is Impacting Your Retirement
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director will be live tomorrow, February
Senate Finance Committee Set to Meet Feb. 6 (ACTION ALERT INCLUDED!)
The Texas Senate Finance Committee will be meeting on Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. During
Tim Lee and the TRTA Board Live at the Texas Capitol Tomorrow at 4 P.M. Central
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, and the TRTA Board of
TRTA Shares COLA Talking Points with Members
Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) Executive Director Tim Lee shared important talking points with TRTA
Tim Lee to Host Live Video Tomorrow at 4 P.M. Central
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, will begin his weekly series
Tim Lee Hosts Welcome Video, Provides 10 Tips for the Legislative Session
Tim Lee, the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Executive Director, hosted a live video event
Texas Legislative Session Begins Tomorrow, Tim Lee to Host Live Video at 1 P.M.
Ready. Set. Go! The Texas legislative session begins tomorrow, Jan. 10. The Texas Retired Teachers
Congress Unable to Reach WEP Compromise
Dear TRTA members and supporters, Congress was unable to reach a compromise on a solution
Thank You for Your Effort in Pushing for WEP Reform!
TRTA members, thank you for your outpouring of support in pushing for action on the
TRTA Leaders Go to Washington, D.C., Demand Bipartisan Solution on WEP
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE), and the
TRTA in Washington D.C. Calling for WEP Reform: Press Conference at 9:00 a.m.!
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA), the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE), and the
TRTA Calls for WEP Action; Keep Up the Calls!
TRTA, along with ATPE and the Mass Retirees Association, is calling for action on the
TRTA Calls for WEP Action; “Doing Nothing is Unacceptable”
TRTA, along with ATPE and the Mass Retirees Association, is calling for action on the
TRS Board Meets, Receives Data Regarding a COLA for Retirees
Executive Summary: Cost projections on Texas providing a cost-of-living increase for retirees were presented at
Continue the WEP Push!
TRTA, along with ATPE and the Mass Retirees Association, is calling for action on the
Help TRTA Create a WEP Push!
On Monday, December 5, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) and the Association of Texas
Tim Lee LIVE Today (Dec. 5) at 4:00 p.m. to Discuss WEP!
On Monday, December 5 at 4:00 p.m. CST, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) and
Give a Gift from the Heart by Donating to TRTF Today!
Thank you, members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) for joining us during Foundation
TRTA Calls on Congress to Fix WEP Now
On Monday, December 5 at 4:00 p.m. CST, the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) and
Happy Thanksgiving from TRTA and TRTF!
At this time of year, we like to reflect on the great things we have